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1849: The Philadelphia Mint Strikes Gold

This fascinating book chronicles the trials and tribulations of the U.S. Mint in the first half of the 19th century and the tremendous impact that the 1848 discovery of gold in California had upon that institution and the nation as a whole. From early struggles for adequate facilities and machinery for coining in Philadelphia to dramatic political debates waged in Washington, D.C., the remarkable evolution of the Mint and the country’s coins and medals has never before been explored in such detail.  

A fascinating account of the trying period of the California Gold Rush and its effect on the United States, written in the style of numismatic history at its best. With hundreds of full-color images, some not seen in print for generations; an engaging narrative that sheds new light and draws fresh new conclusions; rich details on the colorful personalities involved and their interactions; and an inventory of the Smithsonian's gold holdings, this book is a treasure for the coin collector, the gold investor, and everyone interested in the fascinating history of the United States.  

• Authors: Michael F. Moran & Jeff Garrett 

• Published by: Whitman Publishing  

• Hardcover: 346 Pages  

• Size: 8.75 x 11.25 inches  

• Print: Gloss Paper, Full Color  

• ISBN: 0794842453

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1849: The Philadelphia Mint Strikes Gold

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