1907 Medal Jamestown Expo Bronze 63mm

Coin Details

Auction Record

$4,200 MS62 03-31-2021 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1907 bronze medal at 63mm commemorates the Jamestown Exposition, held in Norfolk, Virginia, to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the first permanent English settlement in America at Jamestown in 1607. The exposition ran from April to December 1907 and featured military and naval demonstrations alongside historical and commercial exhibits. The 63mm bronze format indicates an official or award-grade medal. The Jamestown tercentenary was a significant commemorative event that produced both the Jamestown Exposition commemorative half dollar and numerous medals. Medal collecting has experienced renewed interest in recent decades as numismatists have recognized these pieces as historical artifacts deserving the same scholarly attention given to coins and currency. The exposition celebrated the beginnings of English-speaking civilization in North America.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Jamestown Exposition medal, bronze 63mm, 1907. Jamestown tercentenary medals are actively collected.

Cross References

PCGS #850172; Jamestown Exposition; Norfolk VA; Bronze 63mm; 1907