Five Brief Takes: Carson City Half Eagles

Five Brief Takes Carson City Half Eagles

The Carson City (CC) Mint holds a special place in the hearts of numismatists. Operating from 1870 to 1893, it produced some of the most sought-after gold and silver coins in U.S. history. Among these, the Carson City Half Eagles ($5 gold coins) are particularly fascinating due to their rarity, historical significance, and connection to … Read more

Collecting Carson City (CC) Coinage: Part Two – Silver Dollars

Collecting Carson City (CC) Coinage Part Two – Silver Dollars

Carson City, Nevada, holds a special place in numismatic history due to its unique contribution to the United States’ coinage production. The U.S. Mint in Carson City operated from 1870 to 1893 and produced a variety of coins, with silver dollars being among the most coveted by collectors. In this second part of our exploration … Read more

A Discrepancy in Carson City Mint Silver Dollar Production – 1880

A Discrepancy in Carson City Mint Silver Dollar Production – 1880

The Carson City Mint is renowned for producing some of the most historically significant coins in U.S. history, especially its silver dollars. Known for minting coins from 1870 to 1893, the Carson City Mint was a key facility in the American West, especially during the mining boom that accompanied the Comstock Lode silver discoveries. However, … Read more