2016 $200 Pure Gold Coin, Pierre Gaultier De La Vérendrye
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From 1732 to 1743, Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et De La Vérendrye (1685-1749) brought the era of exploration beyond the Great Lakes region, allowing New France to expand its western frontier-and its fur trade-to the present day Manitoba.
This fifth coin in the continuing Great Canadian Explorers series, commemorates the more than 400 years of exploration that have shaped the history of Canada as we know it today.
The reverse design by Canadian artist Glen Green, features a full length portrait of the famous French-Canadian explorer and fur trader, Pierre Gaultier De Varennes et De La Vérendrye. The explorer is depicted in a campaign uniform, complete with a trimmed tricorn hat made of beaver fur, a sword beneath his capote and a military officer's distinctive gorget at his neck. Moving along the rocky shores of Lakes of the Woods with a compass in hand, La Vérendrye uses the butt of his musket to steady an occasional step while his attention remains to his left, a First Nations guide- one of the many whose advice and assistance was essential to the expedition - holds a hunting bow as he advises La Vérendrye, while a member of the expedition stands next to a canoe on the shore. In the background looms the outline of Fort St. Charles; built by the expedition in 1732, this key trading post is made visible by its palisades, with two of its four bastions standing out among the surrounding forest. Meticulous engraving enhances this historical snapshot, adding intricate details and textures to the period clothing in a manner that transforms this depiction into a fitting tribute to a historical figure, and a striking collectible piece of art.
This coin is an exquisite addition to any gold or historical-themed collection.
• Great Canadian Explorers Series
• Pure Gold Coin
• This item is GST/HST exempt
• Mintage: 1000
Includes:
• 2016 $200 Pure Gold Coin, Pierre Gaultier De La Vérendrye
Delivery Information:
Physical address required - no P.O boxes please.
Please allow 7-15 business days for delivery.
Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30 day warranty.
This fifth coin in the continuing Great Canadian Explorers series, commemorates the more than 400 years of exploration that have shaped the history of Canada as we know it today.
The reverse design by Canadian artist Glen Green, features a full length portrait of the famous French-Canadian explorer and fur trader, Pierre Gaultier De Varennes et De La Vérendrye. The explorer is depicted in a campaign uniform, complete with a trimmed tricorn hat made of beaver fur, a sword beneath his capote and a military officer's distinctive gorget at his neck. Moving along the rocky shores of Lakes of the Woods with a compass in hand, La Vérendrye uses the butt of his musket to steady an occasional step while his attention remains to his left, a First Nations guide- one of the many whose advice and assistance was essential to the expedition - holds a hunting bow as he advises La Vérendrye, while a member of the expedition stands next to a canoe on the shore. In the background looms the outline of Fort St. Charles; built by the expedition in 1732, this key trading post is made visible by its palisades, with two of its four bastions standing out among the surrounding forest. Meticulous engraving enhances this historical snapshot, adding intricate details and textures to the period clothing in a manner that transforms this depiction into a fitting tribute to a historical figure, and a striking collectible piece of art.
This coin is an exquisite addition to any gold or historical-themed collection.
• Great Canadian Explorers Series
• Pure Gold Coin
• This item is GST/HST exempt
• Mintage: 1000
Includes:
• 2016 $200 Pure Gold Coin, Pierre Gaultier De La Vérendrye
Delivery Information:
Physical address required - no P.O boxes please.
Please allow 7-15 business days for delivery.
Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30 day warranty.
