25 Cents - Elizabeth II Charles de Salaberry

Features

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Circulating commemorative coins
Year	2013
Value	25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Nickel plated steel
Weight	4.4 g
Diameter	23.88 mm
Thickness	1.62 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 43577
References	RCM/MRC# 122054, 122510, etc. Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/)

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Commemorative issue

War of 1812

Series: The War of 1812

Obverse

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
2013

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: Susanna Blunt

Reverse

Depiction of Lieutenant Colonel Charles de Salaberry, maple leaf left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25 cents
de Salaberry
1812
BR

Designer: Bonnie Ross

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date)

Comments

Many legends surround Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry and the Battle of Châteauguay, one of which claims that 300 Canadians forced 7,000 Americans to retreat. Despite historical exaggerations, the importance of the Battle of Châteauguay and the leading role played by de Salaberry remain undeniable. The heroism and bravery of Charles-Michel de Salaberry and the Voltigeurs remain important moments in the War of 1812.

The coins in this lot pay tribute to this hero of the War of 1812, and are an ideal gift for historians and military history enthusiasts. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

De nombreuses légendes entourent le lieutenant-colonel Charles de Salaberry et la bataille de Châteauguay, dont l’une veut que 300 Canadiens aient forcé 7 000 Américains à battre en retraite. En dépit des exagérations historiques, l'importance de la bataille de Châteauguay et le rôle de premier plan joué par de Salaberry demeurent indéniables. L’héroïsme et les actes de bravoure de Charles-Michel de Salaberry et des Voltigeurs demeurent des moments importants de la guerre de 1812.

Les pièces de ce lot rendent hommage à ce héros de la guerre de 1812 et sont un cadeau idéal pour les historiens et les passionnés d’histoire militaire.

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Date	Mintage	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
2013	6 250 000	$ 0.20	$ 0.20	$ 0.38	$ 0.43	$ 1.20		97%
2013							10 Pack coloured and uncoloured coins	0.4%
2013	14 831						Gift set (5 coloured coins)	0.11%
2013	14 941						War of 1812 Set (9 coins)	0.4%

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