Tag: Philadelphia Mint
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Philadelphia Mint.
The United States Mint in Philadelphia has a rich history dating back to the presidency of George Washington and the days when Philadelphia served as the nation’s capital. The establishment of the U.S. Mint was authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792. The first coins produced at the original Philadelphia Mint were believed to…
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Morgan 1$ Silver Dollars, 1878 to 1921.
Design of the Morgan Silver Dollar Coin. The front of the Morgan Silver dollar coin has the head of Lady Liberty facing left with part of her hair flowing down and part of it held up by a LIBERTY headband. Morgan’s monogram is near her neck. The top of the front has E PLURIBUS UNUM…