2013 Canada $50 Shannon & Chesapeake ships 5 oz. Proof finish 99.99% silver
Gorgeous 5 oz coin by the RCM. Everything is in great condition! The coin is double dated 1813 - 2013 on the reverse. This coin weighs 157.6 grams and is 65 mm in diameter. The obverse has the proof finish relief image of the Queen (by Susanna Blunt) against a mirror background.
It comes encapsulated and set into its case and comes with all original packaging and certificate of authenticity just as it came from the mint. The outer black cardboard box surrounds the leather case. Total mintage for this coin was only 1,500.
The embossed bilingual title celebrates HMS Shannon's victory by listing its name first:'THE/Le SHANNON AND THE/et le CHESAPEAKE. The reverse side also features the dates'1813 -2013' commemorating the bicentennial of HMS Shannon's famous defeat of USS Chesapeake. The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Susanna Blunt.
Special Features: - Limited mintage of 1,500 coins, and features highly detailed engraving on a large format coin. Created to commemorate the bicentennial of a historic battle of the War of 1812, this unique coin is part of a larger collection celebrating the heroes and events of the War of 1812-a formative event in Canadian history. An attractive collectible for numismatists, marine, naval and military enthusiasts, and lovers of Canadian history alike. Beautifully detailed reverse design features Canadian artist John Horton's depiction of HMS Shannon's historic defeat of USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812. Intricate and elegant design is finely engraved and meticulously presented in a beautiful Proof finish (frosted raised elements on mirror background). Product specifications: - Face Value: 50 dollars - Mintage: 1,500 - Composition: 99.99% pure silver - Weight (g): 157.6 - Diameter (mm): 65 - Edge: Serrated - Finish: Proof - Certificate: Serialized - Artist: John Horton Packaging: - Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. Finished size: 88 mm x 88 mm. GORGEOUS COIN, CASE AND COA. Member of Royal Canadian Numismatic Association.Be sure to add me to your. Usually MUCH cheaper for multiples of this item or similar weight/size.. your item is being sent by a cheaper and slower but fully trackable method (3-4 weeks typically). I have no control over how long the postal systems take to get it to you.
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