{"product_id":"2012-25-cents-isaac-brock-nc-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2012 25 cents ISAAC BROCK NC BU (MS-63) - CHOICE","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2012 Canada: 25 Cents Isaac Brock (War of 1812) - Standard Uncolored Version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) — Grade: MS-63 CHOICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis commemorative 25-cent coin was issued in 2012 by the Royal Canadian Mint to mark the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200th anniversary of the War of 1812\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and to honor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor-General Sir Isaac Brock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Canadian military hero \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1922-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This war was a pivotal moment in Canadian history, seeing British soldiers, French-Canadian and English militias, as well as First Nations and Métis allies unite to defend the borders \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1922-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was thanks to Brock's bravery and initiative that Canada was able to become a transcontinental nation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2012\/major-general-sir-isaac-brock-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2012-pack-119907\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standard uncolored version of this coin allows for full appreciation of the engraving work and historical details of the design, with a particularly sought-after aesthetic feature: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrosted finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Brock's portrait that contrasts with the brighter fields, creating a high-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecameo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e effect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2012\/major-general-sir-isaac-brock-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2012-pack-119907\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe offered specimen, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, boasts remarkable preservation and superior visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Obverse (Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an effigy used on Canadian coins from 2003 to 2023 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In keeping with coins of this era, the obverse is adorned with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 🍁 at the bottom, a distinctive mark used since 2007. The legend \"CANADA ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA 2012\" surrounds the royal bust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1922-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the original mint luster is very much present, intense and uniform over almost the entire surface. Contact marks are minimal and barely visible to the naked eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Sir Isaac Brock with Frosted Finish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse, designed by artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonnie Ross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicts a bust of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock in military uniform, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estylized maple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the left \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2012\/major-general-sir-isaac-brock-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2012-pack-119907\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The artist was inspired by various depictions of Brock to create a custom design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The distinctive feature of this uncolored version is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrosted finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e applied to Brock's portrait, which stands out sharply against the finely detailed and brighter field, producing a superb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecameo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e effect highly prized by collectors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2012\/major-general-sir-isaac-brock-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2012-pack-119907\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The inscriptions \"25 CENTS\", \"BROCK\", \"WAR OF 1812 LA GUERRE DE 1812\" and the year \"1812\" complete the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1922-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all details of Brock's portrait (facial features, uniform, medals) are perfectly sharp and well-struck, without any wear, and the frosted\/brilliant contrast is fully preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2012 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1922-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple leaf (🍁) at the bottom of the obverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e200th anniversary of the War of 1812 - Sir Isaac Brock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBonnie Ross \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTriple-plated steel with nickel finish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2012\/major-general-sir-isaac-brock-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2012-pack-119907\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1922-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4.4 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1922-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e23.88 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1922-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1.58 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1922-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReeded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coinsandcanada.com\/coins-prices-trends-history-value.php?coin=25-cents-2012\u0026amp;years=25-cents-1922-2023\u0026amp;id_coin=1309\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrock's portrait with frosted finish creating a cameo effect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2012\/major-general-sir-isaac-brock-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2012-pack-119907\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e6,250,000 copies (colored and uncolored versions combined) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2012\/?cid=18873\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2012?cid=18872\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrause Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKM# 1322 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.ucoin.net\/coin\/canada-25-cents-2012?cid=18872\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces38383.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: MS-63 CHOICE (Brilliant Uncirculated \/ Mint State-63 Choice)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original mint luster is well present, intense, and uniform over almost the entire surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contact marks are minimal and few. A very light ding or fine scratch may be observed, but nothing visually distracting. The coin has not circulated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrosted Finish \/ Cameo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The contrast between Brock's frosted portrait and the brilliant fields is well preserved, a key characteristic of this issue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2012\/major-general-sir-isaac-brock-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2012-pack-119907\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrike:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full strike with all design details (Brock's portrait, maple leaf, inscriptions) perfectly sharp and well-defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An MS-63 Choice graded coin offers an excellent balance of quality and value. The \"Choice\" designation indicates a coin that stands out for its superior presentation compared to the average MS-63.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44735391432727,"sku":"CA252012-BU63 BROCK NC","price":0.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/201225centsBrockNCBU_MS-63_-Revers.png?v=1773246144","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2012-25-cents-isaac-brock-nc-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}