The 2019 UK 5 Pound Tower of London Raven Coin; Celebrating Victoria Day with a gift from Silversaver888
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”Black birds tend to like Shiny Things.” ~ The Bloody Raven
In keeping with the local Victoria Day celebration I am appropriately dressed in Neo-Victorian Gothic Lolita style and plan to having some tea later. Alas, it would be simply topping if the #ladiesofsgs4eva have a little English tea party together one day and I do favor Orange Pekoe with Shortbread cookies, Perhaps one day…
I am opening a quaint package sent from my beloved Sister @silversaver888 a coin sent from her that is very English in nature.
Let us get to the coin in Question
Back before 1871 British Columbia was a hotbed of English culture with the colony was fast growing with immigration from Asia, Europe, and the US. To the English segment the remote colony it was far removed from their home country. In 1858 New Westminster was established as the capital of this fledgling colony that almost grew unrestricted from the bounty of natural resources and the enormous boom triggered by the massive draw of the Caribou Gold Rush.
Sure tough getting a decent picture and its no wonder that no one listing this coin uses the actual picture but rather the artist’s illustration. Trust me, the coin is lovely. The Camera just can’t get an idea shot from the Mirror finish. Darn, that isn’t a milk spot is it? On Cupro-Nickel?
This coin is so my style. Thank you my thoughtful and beautiful Sister @silversaver888 and I am so pleased to be a member of #ladiesofsgs4eva .
As New Westminster and surrounding area grew, the English residents imported their traditions such as the long running May Day celebrations, more formally called the Hyack Festival. And a climatic highlight of the festival is the Hyack Anvil battery salute established by the original New Westminster Fire Brigade.
In place of the standard 21 gun salute, a pair of steel anvils are set atop of one another with a charge of gunpowder in between are touched off upon orders with a wick set on a long pole. Proper artillery was already committed to readiness and were in service so It was hard to procure cannons for the celebrations, but this tradition maintained it’s novel appeal since.
Matches my Older Tower of London Coin!
Cosidered as Exonumia, a Tourist token for visitors to the famous Tower back in 1978 to my surprise is not Bronze but Nickel as the tarnished finish simulated a gold-like appearance of Royal money may simply a bronze plating. I never did find out how my father got this token as he never mentioned travelling to London.
There was the issue of political loyalties. A long unsettling race to draw up the borders between Canada and the US with claims, counterclaims and disputes that in some cases came close to blows. Stationed in Sapperton, New Westminster an English military garrison of The British Royal Engineers commanded by Richard Clement Moody, should the Americans or even the Russians made good their threat to take the region into their influence. Other settlements like Fort Victoria built in in 1843 on Vancouver Island eventually became Victoria City, and Fort Langley became the township of Langley.
Eventually, Canada made an offer to the Colony of British Columbia our forefathers couldn’t refuse, the Promise of protection and the Railroad to link Canada from coast to coast. That’s another story.
And now for something really English in Sterling Silver!
Some of my YouTube friends may remember this Beautiful English Crown from a Scottish gentleman of fine reputation named Big Lory. I cherish this crown when he sent this silver crown along with a silver 1937 Scottish shilling to me as a gift for being a Subscriber and active participant on his channel. He had passed on but I fondly remember his dedication, knowledge, Scottish humor, love of family and his unwavering sense of Liberty.
Queen Victoria never looked better than on this huge coin, one of my favorites along with the sentimental memories of the kind gentleman that valued friendships just as much as the silver he stacked.
Updates
Since the Pandemic panic seems to be leveling off, I may get some extra time off to catch up on some writing.
As to my current project I am still determined to complete the Teresa D’Mordecai arc as I have some real life issues to deal with in a busy 2020 and so much work in progress. And I still need a few more pieces to fill out my select silver Mexican coin collection.
Drats, I should be wearing my Granny boots with spats than these chunky Mary Jane Lolita shoes.
And Thank You for visiting my blog this sunny holiday of Victoria Day
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“Et lux in tenebris to serve laboro, sum sicarius” “I work in the shadows to serve the Light, I am an Assassin”
pretty sweet coin Kerris!
Thanks for dropping by to comment @fat-elvis
Hehehe, I am so glad it made it to you. I have not seen that coin in person yet, and I am happy to see it up close! I am thrilled about our next coin together!!! I can't wait, I can't wait!!!! I love your attires, ss @kerrislravenhil! 💕 Now which one is my favorite? I like the Tracy McMillan and the Sky Pirates one, the Neo-Victorian Gothic and love the long hair... I like the one for St Patty's day... heck, I like them all. You must have a wardrobe closet full of Gothic Lolita clothes! You must make the other gals in the Gothic and punk group jelly!
An awesome article, sis @kerrislravenhill!!! I love your collection of coins. BTW there are 4 more to that Tower of London series (hmmm... I think, not too sure now, LOL!)
Have a beautiful evening! I know it is your night off... yay!!!! Take care, my sweet sis🥰🌺🤙, lots of love and a million and one hugs and kisses 🤗💕💋!
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…A SISTER?
You know...I could use a Fog Machine, add some dramatic music and...
The outfits I have are cheaper improvised analogs of the actual (and much more expensive, established name brand) outfits that most Loli-gals can distinguish at a glance. One day I can afford the real thing Sis.
Thank you again Sis, for this lovely coin that fits into my Theme.
Always, with Love
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You know I always like the history you share with your coin blogs.
And there be the real treasure is the history behind the coins, thanks for Commenting @hippie-witha-gun
~ The Gal-witha-Ninjatu-sword
Very cool gifts from Saver my friend. Great indeed, thanks for sharing
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A very appropriate gift I say, thank you for Commenting @silverd510
Very Nice Payday on this one!!!
Finally getting the recognition you deserve, @kerrislravenhill!
There is another old Scotsman stacker with a youtube channel, his name is
Charlie and he does the Silver Recliner Report. From the SilverDoctors Blog.
That is my roots right there, totes different group of people yet very similar.
Charlie gave me a couple of shoutouts in his reports, it was always fun to
hear your name in a video LOL
The Scotsman I meet tend to know their money well, shrewd, thrifty on one hand and yet generous as well on the other. I was honored to be a part of his YouTbe circle such we are almost ...family...that one time I said,
"Big Lory, yea kin call me Kirin McRavenhill."
"Granny boots with spats, than these chunky Mary Jane Lolita shoes!"😳
@kerrislraverhill you know how to rock Black Beard's ship!!😇
How fitting a Raven Silver round my friend....Just awesome!!!🤗
I hope the Corona levels off, and you get some well deserved time off !!!
Take care!!!!
I must keep up proper appearances in accordance to the times,
I adore Victorian Fashions.
Thank you for your Comment @silvertop
But of course my friend! I now have four or five mask Of my own! I hear they are loosening the restrictions of by you, just be safe!
That is an awesome coin @kerrislravenhill! @silversaver888 is a sweet sister for sure! I look forward to your writings in the near future. I am glad that you might get some well deserved time off. Thank you for the care that you offer your patients, as I know it's not always easy. Take care 'sista' and enjoy your new treasure!💕🤗
#ladiesofsgs4eva Rules!
Perhaps one day the ladies shall together indulge in chat over tea and delicous pastries, your comments are always welcome @elizabethbit
You know, @kerrislravenhill, tea and pastries would be wonderful! Maybe someday.......Have a wonderful night, sista!🤗😘🌷
The Raven
BY EDGAR ALLAN POE
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
“’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—
Only this and nothing more.”
Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December;
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.
Eagerly I wished the morrow;—vainly I had sought to borrow
From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore—
For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore—
Nameless here for evermore.
for the full poem: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48860/the-raven
Classic, simply classic. My heart flutters at every sentence.
Very nice looking coin
Your comments are always welcomed @djohan
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