HMS Shannon & USS Chesapeake. All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see Additional Information below). All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint – The counterfeiting of numismatic coins, and the sale of stolen coins, are serious problems for coin collectors and dealers. Unlike many other coin dealers. To protect against these risks, we do not sell’second-hand’ coins. All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. Composition – fine silver (99.99% pure). Weight (g) – 157.6 (5 troy ounces). Diameter (mm) – 65. Certificate serialized (serial numbers will vary). Face value – 50 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin). Artists – John Horton (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). The War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in the history of both Canada and the United States. The commemorative coin series from the Royal Canadian Mint focuses on the manner in which the war affected Canada: it profoundly influenced Canadas sense of identity. It united French and English-speaking inhabitants, Indigenous communities, farmers, soldiers, artisans and others in an effort to preserve a way of life distinct from their neighbors to the south. Two-hundred years ago, the HMS Shannon celebrated victory on the high seas against the USS Chesapeake. A Stunning Work of Art! In highly detailed engraving, this large format 5 oz. Fine silver coin commemorates an historic battle that was a formative event in Canadian history. Fine silver coin commemorates the bicentennial of the HMS Shannons historic defeat of the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812. Certified fine silver (99.99% pure). Finely engraved and meticulously presented in a beautiful proof finish. Very limited mintage of 1,490 coins. Designed by Canadian artist John Horton, this coin depicts the final moments of the famous battle of the HMS Shannon (at right) and the battle-worn USS Chesapeake (at left), its decks ablaze and gun-ports destroyed. This coin features an embossed bilingual title that celebrates the HMS Shannons victory by listing its name first THE/LE SHANNON AND THE/ET LE CHESAPEAKE. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. This coin is an attractive collectible for numismatists; marine, naval and military enthusiasts; and lovers of Canadian history alike. Only 1,490 of these coins were released worldwide! Also available for an additional charge. Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Unsearched All of the coins offered in this listing are unsearched. Many coin dealers search all coins when they are received from the Mint. They “cherry-pick” the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc. When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins. Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed. Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered. Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We often include proof coin photos with the coin slightly tilted to better depict the mirror bright surfaces. However, tilting the coin may resulting one side being slightly out of focus. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits. The item “2013 $50 Shannon vs. Chesapeake, 5 Troy oz. Pure Silver Proof Coin, War of 1812″ is in sale since Wednesday, May 29, 2013. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “okranchlandandcattlecompany” and is located in Lewisville, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Indonesia, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Viet nam, Uruguay, China, South Korea, Taiwan, South africa, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Brunei darussalam, Ecuador, Egypt, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jordan, Cayman islands, Macao.
- Certification: Royal Canadian Mint
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Country of Manufacture: Canada
- Composition: Silver
- Strike Type: Proof
- Edge: Serrated
- Series: War of 1812 Commemoratives
- Type: Proof
- Material: Silver
- Year: 1812
- Denomination: $50