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2018 Canada $25 Piedfort 250th Anniversary of Tecumseh's Birth Fine Silver (No Tax)
2018 Canada $25 Piedfort 250th Anniversary of Tecumseh's Birth Fine Silver (No Tax)
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2018 Canada $25 Piedfort 250th Anniversary of Tecumseh's Birth Fine Silver Coin (No Tax)
Warrior. Leader. Visionary. Fuelled by a desire to protect his homeland, Tecumseh (1768-1813) is remembered as one of the great military heroes of the War of 1812. On the 250th anniversary of his birth, this fine silver coin honours the life and legacy of this legendary Shawnee war leader, whose beliefs, triumphs and sacrifice are woven into the complex fabric of this nation’s history.
Specifications:
Item Number 166404
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Mintage 6,000
Weight (g)* 31.39
Diameter (mm) 34
Face Value $25
Finish Proof
Edge Serrated
Artist: Mary McPherson (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Special Features:
• A PIEDFORT: Twice the thickness of a typical coin. Piedforts are thicker than normal and often contain double the amount of silver.
• HISTORY AND TRADITION: This fine silver piedfort commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Tecumseh - a key figure in the War of 1812, and ultimately in Canadian history.
• A PORTRAIT OF A LEADER: Since there are no official portraits extant of this famous leader, ours is based on extensive research to present the most historically accurate representation possible.
• SYMBOLIC IMAGERY: Illuminated by the mirror-like shine of a beautiful proof finish, the engraved reverse includes a number of highly symbolic elements that allude to Tecumseh’s enduring legacy.
• WORLD-CLASS CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each coin is crafted in 99.99% pure silver and precisely struck to ensure a crisp impression that makes this a work of art - one that easily fits in the palm of your hand.
Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with a standard black beauty box.
Warrior. Leader. Visionary. Fuelled by a desire to protect his homeland, Tecumseh (1768-1813) is remembered as one of the great military heroes of the War of 1812. On the 250th anniversary of his birth, this fine silver coin honours the life and legacy of this legendary Shawnee war leader, whose beliefs, triumphs and sacrifice are woven into the complex fabric of this nation’s history.
Specifications:
Item Number 166404
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Mintage 6,000
Weight (g)* 31.39
Diameter (mm) 34
Face Value $25
Finish Proof
Edge Serrated
Artist: Mary McPherson (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Special Features:
• A PIEDFORT: Twice the thickness of a typical coin. Piedforts are thicker than normal and often contain double the amount of silver.
• HISTORY AND TRADITION: This fine silver piedfort commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Tecumseh - a key figure in the War of 1812, and ultimately in Canadian history.
• A PORTRAIT OF A LEADER: Since there are no official portraits extant of this famous leader, ours is based on extensive research to present the most historically accurate representation possible.
• SYMBOLIC IMAGERY: Illuminated by the mirror-like shine of a beautiful proof finish, the engraved reverse includes a number of highly symbolic elements that allude to Tecumseh’s enduring legacy.
• WORLD-CLASS CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each coin is crafted in 99.99% pure silver and precisely struck to ensure a crisp impression that makes this a work of art - one that easily fits in the palm of your hand.
Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with a standard black beauty box.
