2007-P $1 Jamestown Silver Commem - Proof

Struck to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia,  the first permanent English settlement in North America, the 2007-P Jamestown Silver Dollar pays tribute to the beginning of the American colonial story. Minted at the Philadelphia Mint, this Proof version features frosted figures and brilliant mirrored fields that reflect the pivotal moment of cultural encounter and early American survival.

Historical Insight:

Established in 1607, Jamestown marked the beginning of permanent English colonization in what would become the United States. The settlement laid the groundwork for English common law, representative government, and transatlantic trade, while also embodying the complex, and often painful, interactions among Native Americans, European settlers, and enslaved Africans. This commemorative recognizes the cultural and historical impact of Jamestown’s founding 400 years later.

Collector Note:

The 2007-P Jamestown Proof Silver Dollar is rich in symbolism and historical value, appealing to collectors of early American history and foundational U.S. events. With its strong visual narrative and broad educational appeal, it remains a popular addition to modern commemorative collections focused on colonial and cross-cultural themes.

Highlights:

• Denomination: $1 USD (Legal Tender)
• Year: 2007
• Mint: Philadelphia ("P" mintmark)
• Condition: Proof
• Obverse: Depicts the landing of the three ships: Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery, that carried English settlers to Jamestown in 1607. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "1607-2007," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "FOUNDING OF JAMESTOWN."
• Reverse: Features three figures representing the diverse cultures of early Jamestown: a European settler, a Native American, and an African. Inscriptions read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "ONE DOLLAR."