{"product_id":"constitution-copper-coin","title":"1841 Copper Coin — “Millions for Defence, Not One Cent for Tribute”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated on April 16, 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e This has been sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper token dated 1841.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts the U.S. warship USS Constitution under full sail on a calm sea. The reverse bears the inscription “Millions for Defence” along the border, surrounding the central legend “Not One Cent for Tribute,” framed by floral elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase “Millions for defence, not one cent for tribute” emerged during the XYZ Affair, when American envoys refused demands for a bribe from French representatives. While often attributed to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, the line was delivered in a toast by Congressman Robert Goodloe Harper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: $10. Please allow two weeks for shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51877088198958,"sku":"RARE-FINDS-COIN-CONSTITUTION-1841","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/rare-finds-coin-constitution-1841-sold.jpg?v=1776415612","url":"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/constitution-copper-coin","provider":"The History List","version":"1.0","type":"link"}