- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $10
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2012
- Denomination:$10
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.51
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:9970
- Product type:Coin
On June 1, 1813, battle erupted between Britain's HMS Shannon and the USS Chesapeake offshore from Boston. It was one year into the war; the Royal Navy's morale was low; Shannon's provisions were almost exhausted, and she was showing signs of wear. Still, her highly-trained crew quickly destroyed the gun-ports of her heavier-manned opponent. It was an intense 15-minute battle; the bloodiest aboard a frigate during the war that won a critical victory for Britain.
If you or someone you know is interested in War of 1812 naval history, this coin will make an ideal gift!
Special features:
¥ A FIRST! Your coin is the 1st issue in the series celebrating heroes & events from the War of 1812. Watch for other coins in the coming year!
¥ Figurehead from HMS Shannon's bow featured as a gold-plated cameo!
¥ Beautifully engraved image of the HMS Shannon in full sail.
¥ GST/HST exempt.
¥ Crafted in fine silver (99.99% pure).
¥ Limited to 10,000 coins worldwide.
Design:
Your coin features Canadian artist Bonnie Ross' depiction of HMS Shannon - rendered in elaborate detail - leaving the Halifax harbor duringthe War of 1812. The docks and buildings of early 19th-century Halifax Harbour, including Citadel Hill are also depicted, giving you a sense of how the harbour's appearance at that time.Your coin also features a selectively gold-plated cameo in the top right corner of the coin of the original figurehead fromthe Shannon's bow. And, it includes the embossed text "1812-2012" and "HMS Shannon" as it commemorates the War of 1812.
