300 Dollars - Elizabeth II HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake
2013 year| Platinum (.9995) | 31.15 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 300 Dollars 300 CAD = USD 222 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 31.15 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#183156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Designed by Canadian artist John Horton, your coin depicts the final moments of the famous battle of the HMS Shannon (at right) and the battle-worn USS Chesapeake (at left), its decks ablaze and gun-ports destroyed. Your coin features an embossed bilingual title that celebrates the HMS Shannon’s victory by listing its name first “THE/LE SHANNON AND THE/ET LE CHESAPEAKE.” It also features the dates “1813-2013,” commemorating 200 years since the famous war battle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE/LE SHANNON AND/ET THE/LE CHESAPEAKE
1813-2013
Engraver: Cecily Mok
Designers: Luc Normandin, John Horton
Edge
Reeded
Comment
With the logo 🍁 of the war of 1812 where we normally find the mint letter and the composition mark.The War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada’s history: it profoundly influenced Canada’s sense of identify and united French- and English-speaking inhabitants, Indigenous communities, farmers, soldiers, artisans and others in an effort to preserve their ways of life from American invasion.
Two-hundred years ago, the HMS Shannon celebrated victory on the high seas against the USS Chesapeake. This intricate and elegantly designed 1 oz platinum coin commemorates the historic battle that still remains a formative event in Canadian history.
Packaging
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.
This coin is an attractive collectible for numismatists; marine, naval and military enthusiasts; and lovers of Canadian history alike.
Interesting fact
The HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake platinum coin is a unique piece, as it features a rare depiction of Queen Elizabeth II in a naval setting, with the ships in the background. This coin is a symbol of the long-standing friendship between Canada and the United States, as the HMS Shannon was a British ship that was captured by the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812. The coin's design is a nod to this historic event, and serves as a reminder of the strong alliance between the two nations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 231 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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