Pirates of the Caribbean - (10) Coin Set - Colored Enamel - Mint Box & Certificate of Authenticity - Interesting technique that utilizes a twenty-five cent coin from the Eastern Caribbean States as a host, the reverse of the coin has been enameled to depict one of the pirates from the Caribbean Age of Piracy . The pirates depicted are: William “Captain” Kidd (c. 1645-1701, a Scottish sailor tried and executed for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean. Welsh rover Bartholomew “Black Bart” Roberts (1682-1722), born John Roberts, raided shipping off the Americas and West Africa between 1719 and 1722. Born Edward Teach, “Blackbeard” (c. 1680-1718) was a feared English pirate in the West Indies and along the east coast of the American colonies. French pirate Francois L’Olonnais (c. 1635-68), born Jean-David Nau, was active in the Caribbean during the 1660s. Francis Drake (1540-96) was knighted in 1581 and was second-in command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588. Anne Bonny (1702-82) was an Irish pirate who plied her trade in the Caribbean. She was married to a poor sailor, James Bonny, who took her to the Bahamas. While there, Anne had an affair with the pirate John “Calico Jack” Rackham (1682-1720). She left her husband and accompanied her lover on many of his exploits. Although Bonny is one of the best known rovers in history, she never commanded a ship of her own. Her renown derives from the fact that, as a female pirate, she was a rarity. “Calico Jack” acquired his nickname from the clothing he wore. Active toward the end of the era known as the “Golden Age of Piracy,” he was noted for having female crew members. Calico Jack was among the first pirates to fly the Jolly Roger, the black flag with white skull-and-crossbones insignia. Though his career as a pirate captain lasted little more than a year, Samuel “Black Sam” Bellamy (c. 1689- 1717) and his crew captured more than 50 ships before his death at age 28. Black Sam became known for the mercy and generosity he showed toward his captives, hence he was called “Prince of Pirates.” Mary Read, who died in 1721, was an English pirate. Along with Anne Bonny, she is remembered primarily as one of only two women known to have been convicted of piracy and sentenced to hang during the early 18th century. She became pregnant and won a stay of execution, but she died in prison. Sir Henry Morgan (c. 1635-88) became famous for his exploits in the Caribbean. He was a notorious and successful privateer from Wales, and one of the most dangerous rovers who sailed the Spanish Main. At age 45, he was named acting governor of Jamaica, and he is portrayed on the country’s 1974 $10 coin. This interesting set comes as shown with a presentation case and Certificate of Authenticity.