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RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Viper_99 - 05-01-2012 07:33 PM
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
![[Image: m1630037_116864_135.jpg]](http://www.mint.ca/store/dyn/MEDIA_ProductCatalog/m1630037_116864_135.jpg)
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
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Mojofabulous - 05-01-2012 07:38 PM
Kind of hard to tell with the small picture. I definitely know nothing about the coin..
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Viper_99 - 05-01-2012 08:02 PM
For some reason I can't link a larger pic but here is the link: http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/brilliant-fine-silver-dollar-200th-anniversary-of-the-war-of-1812-2012-prod1230005?o_action=crossSell
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - dragonfly5 - 05-01-2012 09:54 PM
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.
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Viper_99 - 05-01-2012 10:40 PM
(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.
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - travis - 05-02-2012 07:39 AM
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.
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Viper_99 - 05-02-2012 08:58 AM
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.
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Cointreau - 05-03-2012 05:34 PM
(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!
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Mojofabulous - 05-03-2012 05:39 PM
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.
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Cointreau - 05-03-2012 05:48 PM
(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?
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Viper_99 - 05-03-2012 06:30 PM
(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!
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Mojofabulous - 05-03-2012 08:05 PM
(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).
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - nigerian prince - 05-03-2012 10:42 PM
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
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Cointreau - 05-04-2012 03:12 PM
(05-03-2012 06:30 PM)Viper_99 Wrote: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.(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!
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Viper_99 - 05-06-2012 09:59 AM
(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
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - nigerian prince - 05-07-2012 02:06 AM
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
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Viper_99 - 05-07-2012 09:35 AM
(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 aroundYou are right about that and the other interesting things is there is a $5.00 difference that is a little weird!
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - nigerian prince - 05-08-2012 03:32 AM
if i were to buy it i would get just the regular version
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Viper_99 - 05-08-2012 09:59 AM
Are you a Canadian NP?
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - vonredbird - 05-09-2012 12:01 AM
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
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Viper_99 - 05-09-2012 09:28 AM
That is good take on the Silver Proof Sets. I never considered that play. Thanks for your insight Vonredbird!
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - dragonfly5 - 05-09-2012 03:47 PM
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.
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Viper_99 - 05-09-2012 05:43 PM
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.
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - Mojofabulous - 05-09-2012 06:19 PM
do they sell the penny individually?
RE: RCM 1812-2012 War of 1812 Coin - vonredbird - 05-09-2012 07:03 PM
(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!