RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin

[Viper_99]

What do you think of this coin for value? I'm a little bit of a history guy and had my finger on the trigger twice but keep pulling back.

Mintage25000
Composition99.99 % pure silver
Finishbrilliant
Weight (g) 23.17
Diameter (mm) 36.07
Edgeserrated
Certificateserialized
Face value1 dollar



There are other copies of the coin in two proof sets (below) but I'm not sure if that is included in the mintage above.

Silver Dollar Proof Set - 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 - Mintage: 40,000 (2012)

Fine Silver Proof Set - 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 (2012) Mintage: 20,000

[Mojofabulous]

Kind of hard to tell with the small picture. I definitely know nothing about the coin..

[Viper_99]

For some reason I can't link a larger pic but here is the link: http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/brilliant-...=crossSell

[dragonfly5]

I've seen this coin and it doesn't do much for me. Not a history buff like you but 1 image to sum up the war of 1812 - don't know if this is it. History wise I had a Sambro Island Lighthouse for a while. Mintage of only 7500 but the mint isn't sold out even yet. Sometimes low mintage does not translate into popularity. I ended up trading it for a Maple and 1/4 oz Walking Liberty.

[Viper_99]

(05-01-2012 09:54 PM)dragonfly5 Wrote:  I've seen this coin and it doesn't do much for me. Not a history buff like you but 1 image to sum up the war of 1812 - don't know if this is it. History wise I had a Sambro Island Lighthouse for a while. Mintage of only 7500 but the mint isn't sold out even yet. Sometimes low mintage does not translate into popularity. I ended up trading it for a Maple and 1/4 oz Walking Liberty.

I have tried to stay away from anything except bullion. You have some good insights - Thanks! The mintage is too high and it is over priced.

[travis]

Should have had an image of a burning White House on the front. At least would have been more interesting and a good conversation starter.

[Viper_99]

Cool idea Travis but our American friends don't realize they lost that war or the real reason why they call it the White House.

[Cointreau]

(05-02-2012 08:58 AM)Viper_99 Wrote:  Cool idea Travis but our American friends don't realize they lost that war or the real reason why they call it the White House.

Viper, I'm a bit of a history enthusiast as well, and I intend to do more reading on the war of independance. I recently read a Bernard Cornwell novel on the battle of Majabigwaduce in 1779. We won that one!

[Mojofabulous]

I've read a few of his books. The saxon tales books. Think I read 4 of em. Lords of the North was one of em.

[Cointreau]

(05-03-2012 05:39 PM)Mojofabulous Wrote:  I've read a few of his books. The saxon tales books. Think I read 4 of em. Lords of the North was one of em.

That was a quick reply! Yeah, I've also read 'The Burning Land', about saxons and danes, and his excellent book 'Azincourt' which I highly recommend. The battle of Agincourt is an amazing story. Much more to it than the battle itself.
You're American aren't you Mojo?

[Viper_99]

(05-03-2012 05:48 PM)Cointreau Wrote:  

(05-03-2012 05:39 PM)Mojofabulous Wrote:  I've read a few of his books. The saxon tales books. Think I read 4 of em. Lords of the North was one of em.

That was a quick reply! Yeah, I've also read 'The Burning Land', about saxons and danes, and his excellent book 'Azincourt' which I highly recommend. The battle of Agincourt is an amazing story. Much more to it than the battle itself.
You're American aren't you Mojo?

I have not read this author before, I studied history in university as an elective. I'm going to the library to look for the 'Azincourt' on your recommendation. Thanks!

[Mojofabulous]

(05-03-2012 05:48 PM)Cointreau Wrote:  

(05-03-2012 05:39 PM)Mojofabulous Wrote:  I've read a few of his books. The saxon tales books. Think I read 4 of em. Lords of the North was one of em.

That was a quick reply! Yeah, I've also read 'The Burning Land', about saxons and danes, and his excellent book 'Azincourt' which I highly recommend. The battle of Agincourt is an amazing story. Much more to it than the battle itself.
You're American aren't you Mojo?

Yes, I am. One of my calculus professors introduced me to his books a while back. He(my professor) used to be an English/literature professor, had his master's in it. Was a total book nut. He introduced me to bernard cornwell and I introduced him to George R R Martin's Game of Thrones(this was before even a whisper of the tv series had come out).

[nigerian prince]

is just the coin still available ? they minted more proof versions than they did the regular coin didnt they?, either way im not big on it

[Cointreau]

(05-03-2012 06:30 PM)Viper_99 Wrote:  

(05-03-2012 05:48 PM)Cointreau Wrote:  

(05-03-2012 05:39 PM)Mojofabulous Wrote:  I've read a few of his books. The saxon tales books. Think I read 4 of em. Lords of the North was one of em.

That was a quick reply! Yeah, I've also read 'The Burning Land', about saxons and danes, and his excellent book 'Azincourt' which I highly recommend. The battle of Agincourt is an amazing story. Much more to it than the battle itself.
You're American aren't you Mojo?

I have not read this author before, I studied history in university as an elective. I'm going to the library to look for the 'Azincourt' on your recommendation. Thanks!

Viper, well worth the effort. The book is based on the experiences of the fictitious longbow archer Nicholas Hook. There has been talk about making a film adaptation of the book but to my great disappointment it hasn't happened yet. It would be an amazing film for sure.

[Viper_99]

(05-03-2012 10:42 PM)nigerian prince Wrote:  is just the coin still available ? they minted more proof versions than they did the regular coin didnt they?, either way im not big on it

Silver Dollar Proof Set - 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 - Mintage: 40,000 (2012) $99 and still available one coin ,999 silver

Fine Silver Proof Set - 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 (2012) Mintage 20,000 $225 and still available .999 silver

Brilliant Fine Silver Dollar - 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 (2012) Mintage 25,000 $54.95 .999 silver and still available

200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 - Proof Fine Silver Dollar Coin (2012) Mintage: 40,000 $59.95 .999 silver and still available

When you add up all the mintage it works out to: 125,000 coins

[nigerian prince]

ive never seen a proof with a higher mintage like that, 40k vs 25k, i woulda thought it would have been the other way around

[Viper_99]

(05-07-2012 02:06 AM)nigerian prince Wrote:  ive never seen a proof with a higher mintage like that, 40k vs 25k, i woulda thought it would have been the other way around

You are right about that and the other interesting things is there is a $5.00 difference that is a little weird!

[nigerian prince]

if i were to buy it i would get just the regular version

[Viper_99]

Are you a Canadian NP?

[vonredbird]

i bought three of the silver proof sets. not because i'm a history buff but because the war coin, penny, loonie and toonie are selling individually combined for $220. this leaves me a quarter, dime and nickel for $4. this set will be hot in years to come. that penny is unreal...pink gold and the last year issue. penny alone will be worth a couple hundo in a few years. the war coin alone... not interested. imo

[Viper_99]

That is good take on the Silver Proof Sets. I never considered that play. Thanks for your insight Vonredbird!

[dragonfly5]

OK - so totally not planning on this - just purchased 2 of these proof sets. Hope I can flip one or both at a good markup.

[Viper_99]

There selling on ebay "buy now" for $10.00 more than the mint.

Ebay

I'm a total chicken when it comes to flipping. Wait until they run out at the mint and the price will go up. I got an email from the mint indicating they were 87% sold.

[Mojofabulous]

do they sell the penny individually?

[vonredbird]

(05-09-2012 09:28 AM)Viper_99 Wrote:  That is good take on the Silver Proof Sets. I never considered that play. Thanks for your insight Vonredbird!

you're welcome!