”Blackbirds tend to like shiny things.” ~ The Bloody Raven
Numismatic coins tend to have a high premium relative to their commodity value and have a different approach to Stacking versus Collecting. Either way, acquiring this coin at the best price by employing the @ronaldoavelino technique. That is, wait for my target drop from it’s original issue price $89.95 CAD to $50.00 CAD and this came almost on schedule.
While it was the dominant feature of the sailing ship caught my eye, it wasn’t the only reason. The weight was slightly more than an ounce, limited mintage of 8500 pieces, proof condition, the price on par with other semi-numismatic silver bullion in the market, COA complete and Tax free.
Finally, the Ebucks parred down the shipping cost to a mere few dollars.
I pulled the trigger.
The Lovely coin
I couldn’t find John Horton’s comments on this reverse design as he tends to be historically accurate with details especially when it came to ships. I believe the ship modelled here is a Ketch that can navigate open water but also is suited for the coastal and river shallows for trade along New World shores. An August 2013 Canadian Coin news article described the vessel as a fishing ship offloading it’s cargo of Cod fish gathered from the lucrative fishing grounds of the Grand Banks.
The coin design features a busy waterfront of Louisbourg harbor where the original 150 French Colonists first founded the settlement. The abundant resources of Lumber, furs, and fishing laid a foundation of a thriving colony. With the addition of the Fortress of Louisbourg by 1740, the settlement flourished to a population of almost 5,000 despite conflict with the British. Were the people on the coin accurately attired in 16th century French fashion? Here’s the Canadian coin news article and see. C'est oui?
English born Marine artist and British Columbia resident John A Horton is the man behind this commemorative coin. He was also commissioned to create a few other artwork for commemorative coins including the $50 2013 HMS Shannon & USS Chesapeake 5 oz. silver coin. A coin that is on top of my wish list! At an issue price of $499.95 CAD and 1500 mintage it will likely stay there.
John Horton is an accomplished Marine artist of over 1500 paintings to his credit drawing much of his inspiration from the natural beauty of the British Columbia coastline. To give you a taste of his work he does have his own website here.
There is much more to the History of Louisbourg beyond what this coin was meant to represent. Located on the north of Cape Breton Island and named after King LouisXIV, Louisbourg represented a major economic and cultural center in the region even linking the Caribbean to France in terms of Trade. The strategic location of this settlement was important to both the French and English with it’s possession contested until the British captured it again in 1758.
Today, Louisbourg is a National Historic site and Tours are subject to currently subject to local Covid protocols.
Other Canadian coins commemorating Louisbourg;
So, what special silver coin is in your treasure chest?”
Thank yea for comin’ about me post today.
The #piratesunday tag is the scurvy scheme of Captain @stokjockey for #silvergoldstackers pirates to proudly showcase their shiny booty and plunder for all to see. Landlubbers arrrh…welcomed to participate and be a Pirate at heart so open yer treasure chests an’ show us what booty yea got!
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The 300th Anniversary of Louisbourg is interesting sis!
Thank you for bringing that coin to our attention!
Hugs and Kisses 🥰🌺🤙!
Ms. Saver !LUV 's Silver Ships on Sunday too @silversaver888
#PirateSunday
I know @stokjockey!👍😀
@silversaver888, you've been given LUV from @stokjockey.
Check the LUV in your H-E wallet. (3/3)
It's a lovely Canadian coin that featured a sailing ship as you may well know my theme collecting. I tried to dig deep to the identity of the ship Mr. Horton modeled the ship from but I would have to attend his seminar to find out.
An educated guess is that he modeled it after the Griffon which was a similar class but smaller French vessel.
I sure spent a lot of time on this but it's fun learning it all.
Toujours, avec amour, 🤗 🌺 💖
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Câlins et bisous, soeur 😘😍
That is a great looking coin! Glad to see you keep it wrapped up.
And right you arrrrh, Captain @wwwiebe and I should acquire some proper cotton gloves to handle these delicate works of art. The Bloody Raven would like to keep this one nice and shiny and long term exposure to the Sea air may be an issue.
Thank yea kindly for coming aboard!
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!LUV The Silver Ships @kerrislravenhill
#PirateSunday
Much obliged Captain @stokjockey, Yea knew me Modus Operandii as a Silver Pirate.
Thank yea for the Luv too!
Then Sail into the Sunset.
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@kerrislravenhill, you've been given LUV from @stokjockey.
Check the LUV in your H-E wallet. (2/3)
Love coins which mark a historic event and writing on the edge always a winner for me :)
I like it too.
You don't see this often on Canadian coins and the odd thing is that the Test "Louisbourg 300" is not centered at the 12 o'clock position of the edge of the coin respective to the Reverse. More like centered at the 10:00 o'clock Position.
The question is, "Is this an error or was it deliberately positioned this way for a reason?"
🤔
Thank you for dropping a comment @killerpengo
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Very crisp and clean edge markings on the LOUISBOURG 300 from the Royal Canadian mint!😀
So nice getting Ebucks, Liz said in the past she has received enough to purchase an item for free!🤗
Not often we get to see Edge Lettering on Canadian Coins alright. Such a feature is a bonus and adds an extra aesthetic value to the coin.
Ebucks help, but what I didn't mention is that the $50 CAD cash was sourced from soda and beer can deposits refunded from my former Recycling work. I've been cleaning out my garage.
Thanks for Commenting @silvertop
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Awesome @kerrislravenhill, you just turned base metal into precious metal.....😇 🤗
What an awesome addition to your stack! It's really special and the detailing is great. I like edge engraving, and this one has a nice done edge. Thanks for sharing sis, and enjoy your new found booty! Arrr!😎👍🌸💜
A great design of which I was wondering what ship Mr. Horton was inspired by. Anyway, I have yet to see the original artwork by Horton and I cannot find it anywhere. According to one article is was a sketch.
Sketch of the Ketch. I can't even find the out which local museum has it on display.
Oh well. Another question I wound ask Mr. Horton is if he had any say on the added Edge lettering? So I'd predict he may say no. And it was a decision by the Mint master.
One day, I'll sign up for one of his seminars.
Thanks for Commenting @elizabethbit ⛵
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Going to one of his seminars would be interesting for sure! Take care sis!💜🤗🌻
Wow, you sure go deep on the research.
Where does it end? Lol, you're sure dedicated to this Stacking Community.
It's a good family here, join up. Even if you don't want to post much you are still welcomed here.
KLR
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Love the proof edging with the symbols and lettering. Wikkid cool.
The Edge Lettering is a nice added value feature but I am still pondering that since I replied to killerpengo's comment regarding a peculiar thing about the** LOUISBOURG 300** text.
This bares some investigation.
Thanks for the comment @thealliance
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I wouldn't have even noticed had it not been pointed out. Do tell what you discover. 🤔
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