Author: Frank H. StewartPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
History of the First United States Mint
Author: Frank H. StewartPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint
Author: Joel J. OroszPublisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794832445
Category : Coinage
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Frank H. Stewart is both the hero and the villain in this remarkable tale ripped from the headlines of early 20th century Philadelphia. He was a high school dropout who wrote the definitive history of our nation's first coin factory. He was no art connoisseur, and yet he commissioned unforgettable paintings of the first U.S. Mint, by famous artists. A poor boy made good, Stewart bought the old Mint, labored to preserve it, and failed in the most dramatic way possible. Could his later acts of commemoration redeem his failures in preservation? The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint tells, for the first time, the full story of the paradoxical Frank H. Stewart and his self-appointed life's mission to celebrate an irreplaceable slice of our nations heritage. It is a tour-de-force work of scholarship that sets straight long misunderstood Mint history. This groundbreaking new book by award winning authors Joel Orosz and Leonard Augsburger is filled with dozens of sketches, paintings, and photographs of the first Mint that have been preserved in archival collections for decades, and have not been seen by living
United States Mint in Philadelphia, The
Author: Joshua McMorrow-HernandezPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467129194
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
"As the ink was drying on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and other documents that established the United States, millions of Americans hungered for new legal tender coinage from the young sovereign nation. Following calls by Alexander Hamilton and other Founding Fathers for the nation to issue its own money, Congress passed legislation to officially establish the United States Mint in 1792. Growing from its humble beginnings as a collection of small buildings in the nation's onetime capital city of Philadelphia, the United States Mint now stands along Independence National Historical Park as the largest coin factory in the world. While the Philadelphia Mint is one of several official United States coin manufacturing facilities, it remains the heart of coining operations in the nation and is also one of the most popular attractions in "The City of Brotherly Love"."--Back cover.
History of the United States Mint and Its Coinage
Author: David W. LangePublisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
In conjunction with the American Numismatic Association, author David W. Lange and researcher Mary Jo Meade present a fascinating look into the history of the United States Mint. From its roots in the pre-colonial eras, through independence and confederation, the intriques, tribulations, and triumphs of the 1800's, and into the modern day-through war, peace, famine, earthquakes, gold rushes, good times and bad-we follow the twists and turns of one of the federal government's most intriguing bureaus. This hard cover book features vintage photographs and documents throughout. Hundreds of enlarged, high-detailed images of American coins, tokens, medals and much more to enjoy!
Visiting the U.S. Mint in Denver
Author: Illustrated History of the United States Mint
Author: George Greenlief EvansPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coinage
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Illustrated History of the United States Mint with a Complete Description of American Coinage, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time ...
Author: George Greenlief EvansPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coinage
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Includes 1 phototype of a medallion of Washington, 3 steel engravings, 1 collotype portrait, 24 pages of Levytype half-tones. A number of editions of this book were produced. In this revised edition plates differ from the original, and 1 Gutekunst is replaced by a print from another firm, Wells and Hope Co. The important illustrations are the early Levytype half-tones of the coins. Like many early examples, these simple plates show uneven execution. -- Hanson collection catalog, p. 86.
History of the First United States Mint: Its People and Its Operations
Author: Frank H. StewartPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020515170
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the fascinating history of the first United States Mint with Frank H. Stewart's detailed account of its people and operations. From its founding in 1792 to its 19th-century expansion and beyond, Stewart provides an in-depth look at one of America's most essential institutions. With detailed illustrations and photographs, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in American history or numismatics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Illustrated History of the United States Mint
Author: George Greenlief EvansPublisher:
ISBN: 9781462208784
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Hardcover reprint of the original 1888 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Evans, George Greenlief. Illustrated History Of The United States Mint With A Complete Description Of American Coinage, From The Earliest Period To The Present Time. The Process Of Melting, Refining, Assaying, And Coining Gold And Silver Fully Described. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Evans, George Greenlief. Illustrated History Of The United States Mint With A Complete Description Of American Coinage, From The Earliest Period To The Present Time. The Process Of Melting, Refining, Assaying, And Coining Gold And Silver Fully Described, . Philadelphia, G. G. Evans, 1888. Subject: Mints United States
The United States Mint
Author: United States. Bureau of the MintPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description