Condition : Used and in good condition. This coin is 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Is a wooden- hulled. Constitution of the United States of America. She is the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel. Was launched in 1797, one of. Authorized for construction by the. Naval Act of 1794. And the third constructed. Designed the frigates to be the young Navy’s. And her sisters were larger and more heavily armed and built than standard frigates of the period. Was built in the North End of. With France and to defeat the. Is most noted for her actions during the. Against the United Kingdom, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships. Earned her the nickname of ” Old Ironsides ” and public adoration that has repeatedly saved her from scrapping. She continued to serve as. Squadrons, and circled the world in the 1840s. She served as a. United States Naval Academy. She carried American artwork and industrial displays to the. Paris Exposition of 1878. Was retired from active service in 1881, and served as a. In 1934, she completed a three-year, 90-port tour of the nation. Sailed under her own power for her 200th birthday in 1997, and again in August 2012 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her. S stated mission today is to promote understanding of the Navy’s role in war and peace through educational outreach, historical demonstration, and active participation in public events as part of the. Naval History & Heritage Command. Open to visitors year round and providing free tours. The officers and crew are all active-duty U. Navy personnel and the assignment is considered to be special duty in the U. Traditionally, command of the vessel is assigned to a Navy. She is usually berthed at Pier 1 of the former. At one end of Boston’s. Entered Dry Dock 1 to begin a three-year restoration program. Never personally given any of the coins. All coins are guaranteed to be in excellent condition unless otherwise specified above. The free listing tool. The item “USS Constitution Old Ironsides Chief’s Mess Navy Challenge Coin” is in sale since Sunday, June 18, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Current Militaria (2001-Now)\Original Items\Challenge Coins”. The seller is “rolyat11″ and is located in Panama City, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.