2012 Canada $4 Fine Silver Coin Heroes of 1812: Sir Isaac Brock
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The War of 1812
was a fundamental turning point in Canada's development as a nation; the
stories and the heroes that arose from it have become enduring elements
of the Canadian story. Major General Sir Isaac Brock's initiative and
bravery during the War of 1812-in which he offered the ultimate
sacrifice, his life-have made him one of the war's most well-known
military figures. Today he is known as 'The Hero of Upper Canada.'
This
$4 silver coin is 99.99% pure silver with a metal weight of 7.96 grams
and a diameter of 27 millimetres. The reverse image by Bonnie Ross
features, in the foreground, a three-quarter profile portrait of
Major-General Sir Isaac Brock in his high-collared 19th-century military
coat and scarf. Brock's portrait is set against an intricately engraved
background comprised of the bilingual text 'The War of 1812/La guerre
de 1812.' This background is horizontally bisected by a polished silver
band featuring the embossed word 'Brock' in cursive lettering. Beneath
this band is the engraved and painted Government of Canada War of 1812
logo composed of the date '1812' in 1812-style handwritten lettering
laid over a red stylized maple leaf with ecru swords crossing behind it.
The reverse is also embossed with the face value of '4 DOLLARS.' The
obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna
Blunt.
Specifications: Item Number: 119763 Face Value: 4 dollars Mintage: 10,000 Composition: 99.99% fine Silver Weight (g): 7.96 Diameter (mm): 27 Edge: Serrated Finish: Proof
Special Features:
Created to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, this unique
portrait coin is one of four in a series celebrating Canadian Heroes of
the War of 1812 and part of a larger collection devoted to
commemorating the 200th anniversary of this important event in Canadian
history. An attractive collectible for numismatists, military enthusiasts, and lovers of Canadian history alike.
The coin features Major-General Sir Isaac Brock against an intricately
engraved background comprised of the words 'The War of 1812' in both
English and French. Featured in the design is the engraved and painted
Government of Canada War of 1812 logo: composed of stylistic 1812
typography encompassed by a stylized maple leaf with ecru swords
crossing behind it. The stunning three-quarters profile of
this important Canadian figure is engraved to the Royal Canadian Mint's
exacting standards in 99.99% fine silver.
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Packaging: Coin
is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon
clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a custom beauty box. |
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