FRENCH GUIANA SILVER 1,5 EURO 2004 = SAILING SHIP= 1 Oz Start Price CAD 39.99 Current Price CAD 39.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location Vancouver, BC See more about 'FRENCH GUIANA SILVER 1,5 EURO 2004 = SAILING SHIP= 1 Oz' Description FRENCH GUIANA 1-1/2 EURO 2004 = SHIP "LE SOLEIL ROYAL" =   You are bidding on a 2004 dated silver 1-1/2 euro pattern coin struck for the departement de la Guyane, a French overseas possession located in South America. The obverse features the Guyanan coat of arms. The theme is the history of the French Navy and this coin portrays the Louis XIV's flagship the Soleil Royal. The Soleil Royal (1670) Flagship of the French Fleet with 104 guns, was launched - some say in 1690, others in the 70's - to join the relentless battles going on the Mediterranean. In 1692, under the command of A.H. de Cotentin, Count of Tourville and Marshal of France, she left the port of Brest on 12th May with a squadron of 45 ships. On 29th May she found herself some 20 miles from the Cape of Barfleur in the North East, facing a fleet of 97 British and Dutch vessels. After a merciless fight lasting 12 hours , the British and Dutch were forced to flee after suffering substantial losses. The Soleil Royal and two other vessels were careened for repairs on the beach at Cherbourg. A defenseless target, she was burned during the British and Dutch attack on 2nd and 3rd June 1692. One year later, the Count of Tourville, again at sea, won a brilliant victory at Cape St-Vincent on 27th June 1693, capturing 59 British ships. Proof , 1 Oz. 0.999 silver , KM-XE12. Pattern essai , 2,000 minted.   Shipping & Handling: we combine shipments to reduce your postage costs whenever possible. Please contact us for combined shipping costs. CANADA  $2.50 for shipments up to $15 (regular mail)   $8.50 for shipments up to $100 (Insurance included)$10.95 for shipments up to $324.99 (Insurance included up to $100) US $2.50 for shipments up to $15 (regular mail)   $5.50 for shipments up to $100 (Insurance included)$12.95 for shipments up to $324.99 (Insurance included up to $100) INTERNATIONAL please email prior to bidding  Canadian customers must add 5% GST (13% HST) where applicable. Customers within British Columbia must add 7% PST. I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal Cashiers Check , International Money Order, No Personal checks please Place a Bid!