John Rackham, commonly known as Calico Jack, was an English pirate captain operating in the Bahamas and Cuba during the early 18th century. His nickname was derived from the calico clothing that he wore, while Jack is a nickname for "John". Rackham was active towards the end of the Golden Age of Piracy. The island nation of Niue shines a spotlight on his notorious legacy with a stunning silver coin in his honor. Today, JM Bullion offers you the 2022 1 oz Niue Silver Calico Jack Jolly Roger Coin.
Coin Highlights:
The Jolly Roger, with its skull-and-crossbones design, has become a rather jovial part of pirate folklore. In its day, this flag, and others with similar blood-curdling designs, had a single and terrifying purpose. The raising of the pirates’ flag, usually only hoisted at the last minute, signaled that the ship under approach should immediately surrender or face not only attack and boarding but the execution of all on board. The threat that no quarter was to be given was often reinforced by raising an additional flag, an all-red one.
For the obverse field of the 2022 1 oz Silver Calico Jack Jolly Roger Coin, the viewer will find an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II featured. This image was crafted by the brilliant mind of Ian Rank-Broadley, an iconic sculptor. She is depicted in a right-facing portrait view and as an aged monarch of England. There is a dazzling appearance from her crown and pearly necklace.
For the reverse field of the 2022 Niue Silver Calico Jack Jolly Roger Coin, you will find the scary image of a skeleton in the heart of the coin. Beneath it, two sharp swords intersect in a frightening wreath of steel.
We encourage JM Bullion shoppers to reach out to us when buying silver coins. Our customer service team is available online through our live web chat and email services, as well as our toll-free phone number at 800-276-6508.
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John Rackham, commonly known as Calico Jack, was an English pirate captain operating in the Bahamas and Cuba during the early 18th century. His nickname was derived from the calico clothing that he wore, while Jack is a nickname for "John". Rackham was active towards the end of the Golden Age of Piracy. The island nation of Niue shines a spotlight on his notorious legacy with a stunning silver coin in his honor. Today, JM Bullion offers you the 2022 1 oz Niue Silver Calico Jack Jolly Roger Coin.
Coin Highlights:
The Jolly Roger, with its skull-and-crossbones design, has become a rather jovial part of pirate folklore. In its day, this flag, and others with similar blood-curdling designs, had a single and terrifying purpose. The raising of the pirates’ flag, usually only hoisted at the last minute, signaled that the ship under approach should immediately surrender or face not only attack and boarding but the execution of all on board. The threat that no quarter was to be given was often reinforced by raising an additional flag, an all-red one.
For the obverse field of the 2022 1 oz Silver Calico Jack Jolly Roger Coin, the viewer will find an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II featured. This image was crafted by the brilliant mind of Ian Rank-Broadley, an iconic sculptor. She is depicted in a right-facing portrait view and as an aged monarch of England. There is a dazzling appearance from her crown and pearly necklace.
For the reverse field of the 2022 Niue Silver Calico Jack Jolly Roger Coin, you will find the scary image of a skeleton in the heart of the coin. Beneath it, two sharp swords intersect in a frightening wreath of steel.
We encourage JM Bullion shoppers to reach out to us when buying silver coins. Our customer service team is available online through our live web chat and email services, as well as our toll-free phone number at 800-276-6508.