Explosion in the Chief Coiner’s Vault at the U.S. Mint: A Shocking Chapter in U.S. Mint History
In the history of the U.S. Mint, few events have been as shocking and destructive as the explosion that occurred in the Chief Coiner’s Vault at the Philadelphia Mint in the early 19th century. This explosion not only caused immense damage but also highlighted the volatile nature of coin production during the early years of … Read more