{"product_id":"2012-25-cents-tecumseh-nc-bu-ms-64-choice","title":"2012 25 cents TECUMSEH NC BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2012 Canada: 25 cents Tecumseh (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\u003eBU (Brilliant Uncirculated) Quality — Grade: MS-64 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\u003eShawnee Chief Tecumseh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a legendary hero in Canadian history. It is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecond coin in a series of four circulation coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e honoring significant historical figures who influenced the outcome of decisive battles for Canada from 1812 to 1814. During the War of 1812, Tecumseh led over 2,000 warriors and fought at the sieges of Fort Meigs and Fort Stephenson. His support for Major General Sir Isaac Brock was decisive in the capture of Detroit, although he ultimately perished in the Battle of the Thames in Chatham, Ontario, in 1813 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The offered specimen, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, represents an exceptional state of preservation with remarkable 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. It depicts the Queen at 77 years old, without a crown, wearing a necklace and earrings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The engraving is signed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSusan Taylor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.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 “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELIZABETH II CANADA D•G•REGINA 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” surrounds the royal bust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the original mint luster is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrilliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, intense, and perfectly uniform across the entire surface. Contact marks are practically absent to the naked eye; only microscopic imperfections may be detected under magnification, and nothing detracts from the visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reverse (Tecumseh)\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 portrait of Chief Tecumseh on a field adorned with a finely sculpted motif where the inscription \"The War of 1812\" is engraved in French and English \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bonnie Ross drew inspiration from various depictions of Tecumseh to create a custom design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The inscriptions \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\", \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTecumseh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\", \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1812\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\", and the artist's initials \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" complete the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike the colored version, this standard uncolored (NC) version offers a more classic rendering that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow on the metal. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all details of Tecumseh's portrait are perfectly sharp, with a full strike. The \"Choice +\" quality indicates a coin that surpasses the average MS-64 in its harmonious balance and superior presentation.\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\u003cspan\u003e2012\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWar of 1812 (2nd issue) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShawnee Chief Tecumseh - Standard NC Version\u003c\/span\u003e\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 (design), Susan Taylor (engraving) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.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 (\"BR\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFace 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\u003eNickel-plated steel (triple-plated on steel, nickel finish) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" 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\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic\u003c\/span\u003e\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:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" 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:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" 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\u003e1.62 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" 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:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrause Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKM# 1324\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumista Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN# 39725\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.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-64 CHOICE + (Brilliant Uncirculated \/ Mint State-64 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 brilliant, intense, and perfectly uniform over 100% of the 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 absent to the naked eye. At most, a tiny minor mark might be found under 10x magnification, but nothing significant. The fields are clear and without distraction.\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 Perfectly centered and full strike with all design details (Tecumseh's portrait, inscriptions) exceptionally sharp.\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-64 Choice + graded coin represents the ultimate for this historic issue. According to Numista's evaluations, the leap in quality between lower grades and the \"superior uncirculated\" level is significant, demonstrating the relative rarity of specimens in this exceptional quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces39725.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44735592071191,"sku":"CA252012-BU64 TECUMSEH NC","price":7.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/201225centsTecumsehNCBU_MS-64_-Revers.png?v=1773248291","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2012-25-cents-tecumseh-nc-bu-ms-64-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}