{"product_id":"2013-25-cents-laura-secord-nc-bu-ms-65-gem","title":"2013 25 cents LAURA SECORD NC BU (MS-65) - GEM","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\u003eQuality BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) — Grade: MS-65 GEM\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 to honor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaura Secord (1775-1868)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a legendary heroine in Canadian history. This is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efifth and final issue of 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn June 1813, Laura Secord overheard a conversation between American officers discussing their intention to ambush the British near Beaver Dams. With her husband still recovering from war wounds, she set out early the next morning to walk the approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 kilometers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. She first succeeded in delivering 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\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:\/\/numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2013\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2013\u0026amp;id_coin=1579\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.foronum.com\/coins-catalog\/canada\/n-19631-25-cents-heroes-of-the-war-of-1812-laura-secord-coloredada\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The offered specimen, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-65 GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, represents an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e state of preservation that places it among the very best coins of this issue.\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 shows 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. The legend \"ELIZABETH II CANADA D•G•REGINA 2013\" surrounds the royal bust. For an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-65 GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grade, the original mint luster is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edazzling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, of remarkable intensity and perfectly uniform across the entire surface. Contact marks are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompletely absent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the naked eye, and even under 10x magnification, only tiny microscopic imperfections can be detected.\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), 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 crafted pattern consisting of the inscription \"The War of 1812\" engraved in French and English. Bonnie Ross drew inspiration from various representations of Laura Secord to create a custom design.\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 clearly against the finely crafted 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. Also featured is 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 old-fashioned style. 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-65 GEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all details of Laura Secord's portrait are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estunningly sharp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a full-strike. The frosted finish is beautifully preserved, creating a striking contrast of exceptional clarity with the brilliant fields. The \"GEM\" quality indicates a coin of exceptional beauty that clearly stands out from lower grades due to its perfect balance and impeccable presentation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2013\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2013\u0026amp;id_coin=1579\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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\u003eDistinguishing 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\u003cspan\u003eWar of 1812 (5th and final issue)\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\u003cspan\u003eLaura Secord - Uncolored version with frosted portrait\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\u003cspan\u003eSusanna Blunt (design), Susan Taylor (engraving)\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003eBonnie Ross (\"BR\")\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003eNickel-plated steel (triple plating on steel, nickel finish)\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e4.4 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.88 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReeded\u003c\/span\u003e\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:\/\/numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2013\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2013\u0026amp;id_coin=1579\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.foronum.com\/coins-catalog\/canada\/n-19631-25-cents-heroes-of-the-war-of-1812-laura-secord-coloredada\" 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\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg\u003c\/span\u003e\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:\/\/numicanada.com\/pieces-de-monnaie-valeur-historique.php?piece=25-cents-2013\u0026amp;annees=25-cents-1965-2013\u0026amp;id_coin=1579\" 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\u003eRarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuite rare in superior quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.foronum.com\/coins-catalog\/canada\/n-19631-25-cents-heroes-of-the-war-of-1812-laura-secord-coloredada\" 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-65 GEM (Brilliant Uncirculated \/ Mint State-65 Gem)\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edazzling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, of remarkable intensity and perfectly uniform across 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etotally absent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the naked eye. The fields are impeccably clear, without any visual distractions. Only tiny microscopic imperfections can be detected under 10x magnification.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperfectly preserved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a striking aesthetic contrast with the brighter field. The cameo effect is particularly pronounced in this superior grade.\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 exceptionally sharp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\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-65 GEM grade coin represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epinnacle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for this commemorative issue. It is an exceptional coin, of rare beauty, that will find its place in the greatest collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44740660985879,"sku":"CA252013-BU65 LAURA NC","price":17.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/201325centsLauraSecordBU_MS-65_-Avers.png?v=1773333277","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2013-25-cents-laura-secord-nc-bu-ms-65-gem","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}