The mintage limit is only 5,000!! Ships that changed the World – Mayflower. Mayflower has an iconic place in American history as a symbol of European colonization. The founding fathers were a small party of dissenting Puritans who came to the New World to escape religious oppression and to practice their faith in freedom. The Mayflowers actual dimensions are not known, but estimates based on its load, weight and the typical size of merchant ships of its day suggest an estimated length of 90 to 110 feet and a beam (width) of approximately 25 feet. The first voyage of the Mayflower included 102 passengers, of which only half were Puritans. The rest were hired hands, servants and farmers recruited by London merchants for the originally intended destination of the mouth of the Hudson River. The crew numbered between twenty-five and thirty sailors, commanded by Captain Christopher Jones. Mayflower blew off course and never reached the Hudson River. During the harsh winter, the passengers and crew suffered an outbreak of the contagious diseases described as a mixture of scurvy, pneumonia and tuberculosis. By spring, there were only fifty-three passengers and half the crew left alive. In March 1621, the surviving passengers left Mayflower and eventually settled at Plymouth. These were the first permanent European settlers in New England, and second only to the Jamestown colony of 1607 in America. Longstanding tradition says that in November of 1621, Mayflower survivors celebrated a harvest festival (in conjunction with friendly Native Americans) to give thanks for their salvation, thus launching the tradition of Thanksgiving in the United States (and in the many other countries that have subsequently adopted this holiday). It is believed she was eventually dismantled for scrap lumber in Rotherhithe, London. The Mayflower Pure Silver Proof Dollar is the third in the exciting Sailing Ships that Changed the World series, to be released by the Perth Mint. Observe A dramatic depiction of Mayflower under full sail, as she crosses the North Atlantic brining the Pilgrims to the New World! This scene is set against a backdrop of a colored globe. The legend MAYFLOWER defines the theme, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark can be found at the 11:00 position near the edge. Reserve Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl drop earrings, was executed by the sculptor Raphael Maklouf. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear. Packaging The coin is encapsulated inside a handsome taupe leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. 1 Oz 31,1 g. Nice Authentic add to your collection. We are established and guarantee the authenticity of the products we sell. We have our inventory of precious metals bought only from reputable mints. Please consider your fair Feedback. Let us know if you need this overnight. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Fast shiiping will take 3-4 days(extra charge). For damaged items, please save all outside and inside packaging and wrapping for inspection by the Post Office. Return item must be sent within 14 days after it has been received. We will do our best to satisfy our customers. Fell free to contact if you have any questions. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Tuvalu 2011 1$ Ships that changed the World Mayflower 1oz Proof Silver Coin” is in sale since Wednesday, May 20, 2015. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “worldancient” and is located in Etobicoke, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year: 2011