Numismatic News: Jamestown's 400th Commemorated in Coins
Friday, January 12, 2007
The U.S. Mint will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia by releasing two coins depicting the 1607 settlement. To be released today are a five-dollar gold coin featuring Captain John Smith and a Virginia Indian on one side and the Jamestown Memorial Church on the other. A silver dollar will also be issued, featuring the three ships that brought the colonists to the new land. One-hundred-thousand gold coins and 500-thousand silver coins will be released, and will be available in both proof and uncirculated conditions.
How soon will speculators have these up for auction?
How soon will speculators have these up for auction?
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