Description
June 4, 1838: An open pasture, a hand-hewn “club,” and a ball made of yarn and calfskin were all that was necessary to stage a match that made sports history. Fittingly shaped like a baseball, the reverse of this convex-shaped coin steps back in time 180 years ago, to the first detailed record of a baseball game played in Canada, with an image that captures the early spirit of a sport beloved by so many Canadians today!
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SRP: $159.95
Item Number: 164434
UPC: 6-23932-08956-3
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 5,000
Weight (g): 30.75
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Face Value; $25
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Steve Hepburn
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- CELEBRATE BASEBALL HISTORY: A special commemoration of the 180th anniversary of the first detailed record of a baseball game played in Canada.
- SHAPED TO FIT THE THEME: The curvature of this convex-shaped coin results in an unusually shaped, fine silver canvas for our baseball-themed celebration. The addition of engraved “stitchwork” completes the effect—the reverse looks like a baseball!
- MODERN CRAFTSMANSHIP BUT AN OLD-TIME FEELING: Modern engraving techniques and cutting-edge technology allow for a wealth of engraved details in an image that has a remarkably vintage feel! The historic nature of the celebration isn’t lost in many of the other design elements—including the choice of font and a closer view of the equipment used at that time.
- ONE FOR THE FANS: The curved reverse alone knocks it out of the park! Crafted from 99.99% fine silver, this coin’s limited mintage, its theme and artistry make it a must-have for baseball fans, history enthusiasts and collectors of specially shaped coins.
DESIGN:
The reverse features Walter Ott’s iconic maple leaf design from the original Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin release in 1988. The realistic sugar maple leaf is incuse-struck into the surface of the coin. The reverse features the words “CANADA” and “FINE SILVER 1OZ ARGENT PUR” as well as the purity standard of “9999”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Her Majesty’s image is incuse-struck. The obverse features the date “2018” and the face value of “20 DOLLARS.” The coin also bears commemorative edge lettering with the number “30” flanked on both sides by a maple leaf.
