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“Black birds tend to like Shiny things.” ~ The Bloody Raven
I’ve posted a previous article on the Inaugural 1982 Libertad a few months ago and then I have this 1983 Libertad left over. My closest friends know I have two young boys that I plan to pass my wealth to, and so I often get pairs where possible to prevent any future arguments.
And of course I will be resuming the Chronicles, Sister Teresa D’Mordecai later after dealing with a recent spate of distracting life issues.
My Selection this time?
Steamworks: Black Angel IPA
STEAMWORKS Brewing Company, located on 375 Water Street in Vancouver is a popular local Pub and Brewery company with an odd sense of style and adventure. http://steamworks.com/brewery
Since I was thinking about angels, the figure looking oddly familiar, and that it was under my $8 budget I chose this. Using the baseline of a run-of-the-mill large Brewery beer that I won’t name, I ventured into this specialty brew with anticipation.
Now to the coin!
I love this design more than the current Libertad as the Winged Angel of Independence is featured much more prominently in her smaller details like the feathers in the wings, folds in the robe and the leaves in the laurel. The laurel originates from the Greek symbol of Victory or honor worn by victorious Greek athletes.
I have yet to see a Proof version but I must be awesome.
Vancouver’s Winged Angel: CPR Station Bronze War Memorial
WA.This Heritage Site Statue’s significance is represented as the war memorial to the 1,116 CPR Employees that were killed in World War 1. This statue is created and installed in 1921 by artist Coeur de Lion MacCarthy under the commission of the Canadian Pacific Railway and it’s employees. Two other identical statues are installed in Deer Lodge Hospital in Winnipeg and Montreal’s Windsor Station. The Statues have the following Inscription;
To Commemorate Those in the Service of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Who at the Call of King and Country, Left All That Was Dear to Them, Endured Hardship, Faced Danger and Finally Passed Out of Sight of Men by the Path of Duty and Self Sacrifice, Giving Up Their Own Lives That Others May Live in Freedom. Let Those Who Come After See to It That Their Names Are Not Forgotten. / 1914–1918 1939–1945
I’m sure the Steemwork’s Black Angel IPA beer generated some public controversy but the best response I heard was, “Let’s discuss this over a beer and make a toast to our past heroes!”
And one last thing...
The Angel of Independence and the Angel of Victory appear identical. What do you think?
Are they twins separated at birth?
Or are they the same Angel … doing double duty?
Please share your thoughts in the comments below and thank you for dropping in my blog today.
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“Et lux in tenebris to serve laboro, sum sicarius” “I work in the shadows to serve the Light, I am an Assassin”
This is my favorite Mexican bullion.. the 1982 Onza! Great show, sis @kerrislravenhill! I do love the 1966 Viente Soles from Peru!!!
This 1966 20 Sols Peruvian coin is a rarity, only 4000 minted? Could be a typo error but a lovely variation of the Angel of Victory. Congrats Sis if you have a fine specimen of this coin yourself.
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It's the dark/pale duality you see...
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Exactly, I may be a Dark person but under all that black is a pale porcelain complexion.
I'm thinking that the P in the IPA is in the generic interpretive sense as in P-ish.
We know Art is always Interpretive and it would seemed to be applicable with the craft beers.
Tastes awesome though.
Don't you think it is strange that the design of the label of Black Angel IPA is a White Angel?
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It is just as strange for an Angel to wear a Harness and Steampunk goggles as well. I will ask the Staff why a white Angle rather tan a dark one. For now it will be a delicious mystery.
Best part of certain stack is naked breasts,
I sense a replay for SPS (silverporn Saturday)
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the coin looks really good for 1983 , i guess i have been overprotective of my coins with capsules, maybe i should leave some outside to get this effect
I was told that this BU 1983 came that way, I presume form an unopened roll.
The matte finish makes the photography difficult to get a good contrast of the subject details and I don't have protective capsules for this yet, just those little baggies.
Thanks for the comment @djohan
Oh, what a cool post! I like how you tied the Libertad together with the Black Angel IPA and the Vancouver Winged Angel statue! Very cool piece of history there and the recurring angel theme is awesome! That banner/footer looks great with this post, too! 😊
Well-made Banner @thekittygirl!!!
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The subject seems more fun to write about as a theme. I am sure there are more coins with the Angel theme like the Pobjoy mint's St Micheal the angel, and the Ukraine Hryvnia Micheal the Archangel. I will be exploring for more Versions of the Angel of Victory/Independence.
And I love this version of you Banner @thekittygirl ,thank you.
You know I’m a huge fan of the Onzas. As always great post.
Thanks @silverd510, I bet you even have a few really high end Onzas in MS-69 and PR-70 range too.
I actually don’t have any graded Onzas. I have some that I might at some point send in. They are a tricky round to grade
Steamworks is an awesome place and a great brewery! I was all excited when I saw the veinte soles centennial cause I thought you were gonna say you had one! The old Peruvian silver is some of the best.
Cheers Kerris, keep exploring beer culture, you are in a great part of the world for that!
I have an old crown sized 1916 One Sol somewhere but not this much smaller Peruvian 20 Sols as there are only 4000? really? of these minted and therefore tough to find. Seems like my Sister @silversaver888 has one in her comment.
Yeah, the official mintage is only 4001 I think.sweet and fairly rare coin.
Interesting the 1966 20 Sols from Peru, and the Onza just might be twins LOL!!🤗
I will agree with you @kerrislravenhill I love this version of the Onza!!😀
Maybe Sisters, two of triplets? I'm not certain how many different Angels there are.
BTW, have you noticed how many different versions of Liberty are? Lots!
Thanks for commenting @silvertop
That just means there will be more to collect my friend!!😀
Stay safe @kerrislravenhill!!!
Do angels have twins? If so, then maybe. Nice coins @kerrislravenhill! Thank you for sharing. I enjoy reading your posts! Have a good night!🤗
Too much to think about. The heavens can reveal only so much for use little humans to comprehend.
Thanks @elizabethbit
The Angels are in California but the Twins are in Minnesota... that's baseball isn't it?
Ha!👀 Yes, I think so; I'm not much on sports, lol! Have a good day!