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
The New Orleans Mint holds a special place in American numismatic history. As the epicenter of Southern coin production from 1838 to 1909, it minted some of the most iconic silver coins, from Seated Liberty coins to Morgan dollars. Q. David Bowers, a celebrated name in the world of numismatics, often highlights the charm and … Read more
The GSA Hoard is one of the most significant discoveries in the history of coin collecting, specifically for enthusiasts of Morgan silver dollars. In 1972, the United States government made a groundbreaking announcement regarding the release of thousands of previously unknown Morgan silver dollars, the vast majority of which came from the Carson City Mint, … Read more