The United States Mint

On this page you will find several books about the United States Mint, some of its branch facilities, and the coins and patterns it has produced.

History of the United States Mint and Its Coinage by David W. Lange. Published 2005 by Whitman Publishing.

From its roots in the pre-colonial and colonial eras, through independence and confederation and onto the present, author David Lange and researcher Mary Jo Meade present the intrigues, tribulations and triumphs of the federal government's bureau responsible for coinage - through war, peace, famine, earthquakes, gold rushes, good times and bad. Every major U.S. Mint is described detail: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dahlonega, Carson City, West Point, and even the facility set up in Manila, the Phillipines. Along the way we learn about the California Gold Rush, the Civil War and its effect on America's economy, the fierce battles of silver vs. gold, how world events have affected U.S. coins, and more. 190 pages with hundreds of vintage photographs and enlarged images of American coins, tokens and medals.

History of the United States Mint and Its Coinage, Hard bound ISBN 079481972-9. Regularly $19.95, Our Price: $15.95

'CC' mintmark coins are extremely popular among collectors. In what is truly an "Enthusiast's Guide" Rusty Goe shares his own love for the Carson City Mint and the coins minted there between 1870 and 1893. This work is not merely a study of Carson City Mint coins or a list of dates, facts and figures. Instead, it attempts to bring the reader back in time to the days of the Comstock Lode in northwestern Nevada. The first four chapters offer a detailed and yet highly readable history, including domestic and international events that played an important role in the development, life and eventual demise of the mint on Carson Street. You will also become acquainted with the people who were vital to the mint, including its founder, Abe Curry. Separate chapters provide detailed information on the 111 silver and gold 'CC' issues. Every collector of Carson City coins will want a copy of this wonderful book in his or her library. 536 pages.

James Crawford Master of the Mint at Carson City - A Short Full Life by Rusty Goe. Published 2007 by Southgate Coins and Collectibles.

The history of federal coinage from the founding of the nation in 1776 through the present is a kaleidescope of economics, politics, art, biography and technology. Taxay chronicles this history including the early proposals to establish a national mint, its operations, the challenges faced, the evolution of the minting process, and the personalities involved. 400 pages.

With the aid of Saul Teichman and other experts, Dave Bowers builds upon the strong foundation of work by Dr. J. Hewitt Judd to create a fascinating inside look at the history, rarity and market values of patterns (strikings of possible future designs and metallic compositions) for U.S. coins from 1792 through 2000.  The 9th edition of this standard reference has been incorporated into Whitman Publishing's "Official Red Book" series and includes new contributions reflecting recent studies and scholarship.  Information for each pattern includes its Judd number, description, composition, rarity and values. 343 pages with over 1000 photographs.

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