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Piratesunday: A Bonney prize of a 2020 Tenth Oz Britannia

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”Blimey, ahh wins aguin!” ~ Lt. ‘Erris Ravenhill o’ th’ Silverton

A few years ago, I signed up, Sae t’ spake, as a Deck Hand aboard the Frigate Silverton. At the time she was somewhat undermanned, but Keptin (Captain) Joshua Gavin Slane considered my experience with the Stormcrow Privateer and was progressive enough to accept me aboard so long as I am capable of my assigned duties.

Personally, I was interested in learning some native Sassenach. A wonderfully colorful language with it’s own charming phrases, grammar and construct that formed part of the foundation of Pirate language. The Keptin will always be accommodating by providing a Landlubbers Sassenach/English glossary. By the way, ‘Speak like a Pirate Day’ is September 19th.

The Prize!

Well into my second tour and now promoted to Lieutenant I feel that I did not disappoint in my duties while under the steely gaze of the Keptin. And the receipt of this fine silver coin was a thrilling formal acknowledgment.

As a Third time winner, I feel that I should retire from future prizes for fairness to other participants. How do you participate? By commenting of course, better yet assume a role in the Adventure! After all, it’s an interactive blog.

Tis a wee coin so I will place it next to a 1 Oz Silver Britannia 2 Pound coin

Left; 2020 Tenth Oz. Silver Britannia 20 Pence

Reverse; Britannia Standing, holding a Trident with her right hand and with her left.

TEXT; BRITANNIA 2020 1/10 oz 999 FINE SILVER, NATHAN

Fine silver 0.999, Weight 3.15g

Diameter 16.5mm, Thickness 1.8mm

Designer; Philip Nathan

And the stage where our Adventure takes place! I may need correcting on the following Ship stats Keptin @joshuaslane

The Silverton

  • Length: 120 Feet
  • Beam: 13 feet
  • Draught: 15 feet
  • Sail Plan; Three Masted, Full
  • Armament: 36 Guns, 18 pounders (rev)
  • Built in Glasgow, Scotland
  • Crew Compliment: 100
  • Captain Joshua Gavin Slane

Left; 2020 Tenth Oz. Silver Britannia 20 Pence

Obverse; Queen Elizabeth II facing right

Text; ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·20 PENCE· J.C

Edge; Reeded

Engraver; Jody Clark

Reference N# 244551

In conclusion, I thanks ye again Keptin @joshuaslane, Tis an honor t’ serve wit ye, th’ crew, an’ for Scotland. Ahh look forward t’ serving in future adventures. ~ Lt. Erris Ravenhill

Related Posts

The Silverton Grand Prize from the Keptin RMC Silver Round Me Promotion and prize from Keptin Joshua Slane Sunshine Mint Silver Round The Silverton’s last Crew Update 45 Members whether you know it or not.

Previous awards for Service in the Scottish Navy;

1 Troy oz. RMC Silver Round

1/2 Troy Oz. Sunshine Mint Silver Round

Adding another Silver in my Piratesunday style stack.

Always adding Silver and Crypto to my Stack for that rainy day or dark and stormy night!

The #piratesunday tag is the scurvy scheme of Captain @stokjockey for #silvergoldstackers pirates to proudly showcase their shiny booty and plunder for all to see. Landlubbers arrrh… welcomed to participate and be a Pirate at heart so open yer treasure chests an’ show us what booty yea got!

References

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