{"product_id":"2013-25-cents-laura-secord-nc-bu-ms-63-choice","title":"2013 25 cents LAURA SECORD NC BU (MS-63) - CHOICE","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2013 Canada: 25 cents Laura Secord (War of 1812) - Uncolored version with frosted portrait\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-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 on June 22, 2013, 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 honor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaura Secord (1775-1868)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a legendary heroine of Canadian history \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efifth and final issue in a series of four circulation coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e honoring important historical figures who influenced the outcome of decisive battles for Canada from 1812 to 1814 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/fr\/news-releases\/une-nouvelle-piece-de-circulation-de-25-cents-de-la-monnaie-royale-canadienne-rend-hommage-a-laura-secord-heroine-de-la-guerre-de-1812-512628051.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn June 1813, Laura Secord overheard American officers discussing their intention to ambush the British near Beaver Dams. With her husband still recovering from war injuries, she set out early the next morning to walk the approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 kilometers (18.6 miles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. She first managed to deliver her message to a group of about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400 First Nations warriors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and then to FitzGibbon. On June 24, 1813, American forces were met by First Nations warriors and forced to surrender \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/fr\/news-releases\/une-nouvelle-piece-de-circulation-de-25-cents-de-la-monnaie-royale-canadienne-rend-hommage-a-laura-secord-heroine-de-la-guerre-de-1812-512628051.html\" 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 mintage of this uncolored version is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6,250,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces46561.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The specimen offered, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, shows remarkable preservation with 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. It depicts the Queen at 77 years old, without a crown, wearing a necklace and earrings. 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\/pieces46561.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The legend \"ELIZABETH II CANADA D•G•REGINA 2013\" surrounds the royal bust. 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 well-present, intense and uniform across 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 (Laura Secord with frosted portrait)\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 (\"BR\" initials on the coin) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces46561.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofile portrait of Laura Secord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on a field adorned with a finely engraved pattern consisting of the inscription \"The War of 1812\" in French and English \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bonnie Ross drew inspiration from various representations of Laura Secord to create a custom design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/en-us\/shopping\/archives\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" 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 particularity of this uncolored version lies in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrosted portrait of Laura Secord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which stands out sharply against the finely chiseled 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\/en-us\/shopping\/archives\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It also features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estylized maple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the Government of Canada's War of 1812 logo, with the year \" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1812\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \" inscribed in an antique style \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" 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 \" and \" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \" complete the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces46561.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-63 Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all details of Laura Secord's portrait are perfectly sharp and well-struck, and the frosted finish is well-preserved, creating a striking aesthetic contrast with the rest of the design.\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 ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic\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\u003e2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint 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 (5th and final issue) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" 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\n\u003cspan\u003eLaura Secord - Uncolored version with frosted portrait \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/en-us\/shopping\/archives\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" 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 (design), Susan Taylor (engraving) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces46561.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\/pieces46561.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination\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:\/\/www.mint.ca\/en-us\/shopping\/archives\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" 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:\/\/www.mint.ca\/en-us\/shopping\/archives\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" 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.mint.ca\/en-us\/shopping\/archives\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" 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\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colnect.com\/en\/coins\/list\/year\/2013\/expiry_year\/2013\/catalog\/270-World_Coins\/shape\/1-Circular\/thickness\/1\/page\/2\" 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.mint.ca\/en-us\/shopping\/archives\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6,250,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces46561.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\/pieces46561.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# 1700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces46560.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 across 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 slight impact or fine scratch may be observed, but nothing distracting to the eye. 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\/Cameo finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The frosted portrait of Laura Secord is well-preserved, creating a striking aesthetic contrast with the brighter field \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/fr\/magasiner\/pieces\/2013\/laura-secord-25-cent-circulation-10-pack-2013-pack-120237\" 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 (Laura Secord's portrait, stylized 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 between quality and value. The \"Choice\" designation indicates a coin that stands out for its superior presentation compared to average MS-63 coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44740653580311,"sku":"CA252013-BU63 LAURA NC","price":0.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/201325centsLauraSecordBU_MS-63_-Revers.png?v=1773333107","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2013-25-cents-laura-secord-nc-bu-ms-63-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}