2007 Eight-Piece Sterling Silver Proof Set in Mahogany Finish Case
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Product Overview
This premium presentation collection includes the highest-quality double-struck frosted cameo proof coins issued for collectors in 2007. In addition to the penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half-dollar, loon dollar and two dollar coins, the highlight of the proof set is a second dollar coin, which is a special commemorative. This silver coin marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Thayendanegea (Josheph Brant), a prominent Mohawk chief who fought alongside the British during the American Revolution. The nickel, dime, quarter and half-dollar are also struck in sterling silver. This collection is presented in a custom mahogany finish case.
About Thayendanegea
Born in Ohio during a tumultuous era that defined North America, Thayendanegea's life was greatly influenced by an alliance with the British. Thayendanegea was given the Christian name of Joseph Brant and received an English education. Brant fought his first battle with the British when he was just a teenager, but this young warrior was also a visionary. Brant clearly understood that Indigenous people faced inevitable change and united various nations to protect their interests.
As war chief of the Six Nations and a British military captain, Brant was respected by both sides, and when the American War of Independence ended in 1783, he acted as statesman and negotiated land for the Six Nations people. They settled in the Grand River Valley (Ontario) where Brant played a key role in their economic, political and religious lives, bringing a school, as well as a saw mill and grist mill to the community. Yet, despite this seemingly British way of life, Brant's vision of Indigenous sovereignty persisted.
Thayendanegea was equally at ease with a tea cup or a tomahawk, adopting a new culture without dishonouring his Indigenous roots. Through his voice and his actions, Brant shaped much of Indigenous Canada, a truth that echoes throughout southwestern Ontario and in the town (Brantford) that bears his name.
Includes:
• 2007 Sterling Silver Proof Set Coin Set in Premium Case
Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day return policy through TSC.
