Pieces of the Past Thomas Paine 'Authentic Relic' Trading Card

This is a contemporary oversized trading card part of the 'Pieces of the Past' series, which markets itself as containing historical artifacts. The card features a classic portrait of Thomas Paine, an influential Enlightenment philosopher and revolutionary, set against a dark background. The card's aesthetic is defined by an Art Deco-inspired border with gold-foiled geometric lines on a deep plum or dark purple cardstock. A significant physical feature is the inlaid 'Authentic Relic' window situated at the lower-center of the card. This window encapsulates a fragment of aged paper with printed text that mentions 'New-Ham', 'Boston R', and 'rise the wor', suggesting it is a snippet from a historical document or newspaper contemporaneous to or regarding Paine. The card surface appears to have a matte or semi-gloss finish, while the foil-stamped lettering and border design add a premium feel to the production. The condition appears to be 'near mint,' with sharp corners and clean edges visible, characteristic of modern collectors' items. While the card itself is modern (likely produced within the last ten years by The Bar or Super Break), it serves as a display vehicle for a specific piece of historical ephemera. The craftsmanship is industrial-grade, typical of modern collectible card manufacturing where precision die-cutting and multi-layered lamination are standard.