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Token, 1892 Hudson Bay Company, Shipreck commemorative of the SS Beaver (Copper, 42mm, #251,). *RARE

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:150.00 CAD Estimated At:250.00 - 350.00 CAD
Token, 1892 Hudson Bay Company, Shipreck commemorative of the SS Beaver (Copper, 42mm, #251,). *RARE
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A very Unique Piece of Hudson Bay Co. memorabelia, commemorating the Wreck of SS Beaver, the first steamer on the Pacific Ocean, that crossed the Atlantic in 1935. The ship wrecked off the shores of Vancouver in 1888 and later sank in 1892. Charles McCain was able to Salvage over a 1000 pounds of Copper, Brass and Bronze from the ship prior to it sinking and minted 3 commemorative tokens from this salvaged metal. These tokens were primarily distributed between 1962 and 1998 to Veterans of the Royal Canadian Navy and Mechant Marines for outstanding Service. This is the larger example of the 3 metals produced. The strike has doubling throuhgout and some light oxidation spots, but overall the appeal is still great.