{"product_id":"2013-25-cents-salaberry-couleur-bu-ms-64-choice","title":"2013 25 cents SALABERRY COLORED BU (MS-64) - CHOICE +","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2013 Canada: 25 cents Charles-Michel de Salaberry (War of 1812) - Colored 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-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 on March 15, 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\u003eLieutenant-Colonel Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry (1778-1829)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hero of the Battle of Châteauguay. This is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethird issue in a series of four circulation coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Sir Isaac Brock, Tecumseh, Charles-Michel de Salaberry, and Laura Secord) paying tribute to 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\u003eLieutenant-Colonel de Salaberry and his Canadian Voltigeurs hold an important place among the many heroes who valiantly defended Canada 200 years ago. In the fall of 1813, he commanded a detachment of approximately 1,700 men, mainly Canadian Voltigeurs and Indigenous allies. Facing an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 Americans, he won a decisive victory at the Battle of Châteauguay on October 26, 1813, forcing American troops to retreat and saving Montreal from a major invasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA total of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.5 million\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Salaberry-effigy coins were issued, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6,250,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the colored version, identifiable by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered maple leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e applied to the War of 1812 logo. 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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/itm\/387116605018?amdata=enc%3aAQAJAAAAwMxmj%2biGvOveHXEBClPb29gWtsYNzUI6APKfNPvjK4JoDevDGbgLn7bxFS2DabmEywWDf3njfTiPhQBYAj9odxLNMzZ4HsBjr9sK%2fqwsAnCFH1YVyJyR5%2b96456opUfFcHVoontNcChrDHMaDvroV82rBJAGI5NzK8LKznbSjAUaVg9oiYKt%2bWC6uNY3ug4UKm8S4u2TieUe54qO%2b2cbAMUtMmZ0fm%2fzZicLetS7l9XPCrSeGKzaLwYQD0POJxtr%2bw%3d%3d%7ctkp%3aBk9SR9y33_W_ZA\u0026amp;itmmeta=01J7ZNQVF7AER8G24Z188CB0VZ\" 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\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 \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELIZABETH II CANADA D•G•REGINA 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" surrounds the royal bust. 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 virtually absent to the naked eye; only microscopic imperfections may be detected with a magnifying glass, and nothing distracts the eye \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/itm\/387116605018?amdata=enc%3aAQAJAAAAwMxmj%2biGvOveHXEBClPb29gWtsYNzUI6APKfNPvjK4JoDevDGbgLn7bxFS2DabmEywWDf3njfTiPhQBYAj9odxLNMzZ4HsBjr9sK%2fqwsAnCFH1YVyJyR5%2b96456opUfFcHVoontNcChrDHMaDvroV82rBJAGI5NzK8LKznbSjAUaVg9oiYKt%2bWC6uNY3ug4UKm8S4u2TieUe54qO%2b2cbAMUtMmZ0fm%2fzZicLetS7l9XPCrSeGKzaLwYQD0POJxtr%2bw%3d%3d%7ctkp%3aBk9SR9y33_W_ZA\u0026amp;itmmeta=01J7ZNQVF7AER8G24Z188CB0VZ\" 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\u003eThe Reverse (Charles-Michel de Salaberry with colored maple leaf)\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), features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree-quarter portrait of Charles-Michel de Salaberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in uniform, set against a finely crafted background composed of the bilingual inscription \"The War of 1812 \/ La guerre de 1812\" repeated in the background. This background is horizontally divided by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epolished silver band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring the name \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ede Salaberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" engraved in cursive letters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unique feature of this version is the application of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to 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-style font and crossed swords in the background. Bonnie Ross drew inspiration from various representations of Salaberry to create a custom design. The inscription \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 cents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" completes the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 Choice +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the red color of the maple leaf is perfectly preserved, with no flaking or wear, and all details of Salaberry's portrait are exceptionally sharp, with a full-strike. The \"Choice +\" designation indicates a coin that surpasses the average MS-64 due to 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 ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _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\u003e2013\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\u003cspan\u003eWar of 1812 (3rd 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\u003eCharles-Michel de Salaberry - Colored version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch 15, 2013\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\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\u003cspan\u003eThree-ply nickel finish plated steel\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\u003e1.62 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 colored version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6,250,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12,500,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimens\u003c\/span\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKM# 1701a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMS-64 grade recognized by certification services \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/itm\/387116605018?amdata=enc%3aAQAJAAAAwMxmj%2biGvOveHXEBClPb29gWtsYNzUI6APKfNPvjK4JoDevDGbgLn7bxFS2DabmEywWDf3njfTiPhQBYAj9odxLNMzZ4HsBjr9sK%2fqwsAnCFH1YVyJyR5%2b96456opUfFcHVoontNcChrDHMaDvroV82rBJAGI5NzK8LKznbSjAUaVg9oiYKt%2bWC6uNY3ug4UKm8S4u2TieUe54qO%2b2cbAMUtMmZ0fm%2fzZicLetS7l9XPCrSeGKzaLwYQD0POJxtr%2bw%3d%3d%7ctkp%3aBk9SR9y33_W_ZA\u0026amp;itmmeta=01J7ZNQVF7AER8G24Z188CB0VZ\" 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 across 100% of the surface \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/itm\/387116605018?amdata=enc%3aAQAJAAAAwMxmj%2biGvOveHXEBClPb29gWtsYNzUI6APKfNPvjK4JoDevDGbgLn7bxFS2DabmEywWDf3njfTiPhQBYAj9odxLNMzZ4HsBjr9sK%2fqwsAnCFH1YVyJyR5%2b96456opUfFcHVoontNcChrDHMaDvroV82rBJAGI5NzK8LKznbSjAUaVg9oiYKt%2bWC6uNY3ug4UKm8S4u2TieUe54qO%2b2cbAMUtMmZ0fm%2fzZicLetS7l9XPCrSeGKzaLwYQD0POJxtr%2bw%3d%3d%7ctkp%3aBk9SR9y33_W_ZA\u0026amp;itmmeta=01J7ZNQVF7AER8G24Z188CB0VZ\" 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\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 with a 10x magnifying glass, but nothing significant. The fields are clear and distraction-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The red color applied to the maple leaf of the 1812 logo is perfectly preserved, with no flaking or wear.\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 (Salaberry's portrait, silver band, colored 1812 logo, 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 commemorative issue in a colored version. The \"Choice +\" mention indicates a coin that surpasses the average MS-64 due to its harmonious balance and superior presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44740736811031,"sku":null,"price":7.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/201325centsSalaberryCouleurBU_MS-64_-Revers.png?v=1773410340","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2013-25-cents-salaberry-couleur-bu-ms-64-choice","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}