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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.

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(picture of cover)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

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

Collectors are familiar with the gold and silver coins bearing a 'CC' mintmark, and now author Rusty Goe tells the life story of James Crawford, who supervised their production from 1874-85.  The text is spiced with stories of investigations of alleged embezzlement and misconduct and offers insight on the political climate during the last quarter of the 19th century.  Extensive information on Carson City coinage is provided, including details about the celebrated 'CC' silver dollars sold by the U.S. government during the 1970s. 658 pages.

James Crawford Master of the Mint at Carson City - A Short Full Life, Hard bound, ISBN 978-0-9746169-2-6. Regularly $90.00, Sale Price (35% off): $57.95

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(picture of cover)The Denver Mint by Lisa Ray Turner and Kimberly Field. Published 2006 by Mapletree Publishing Company.

"100 Years of Gangsters, Gold, and Ghosts" are among the interesting anecdotes and colorful characters you will enjoy reading about in this entertaining book.  From two notorious heists in the 1920s to the minting of the last Peace dollars in 1964, a number of remarkable historical events have occurred at the Denver Mint during its first century of coin manufacturing. Follow the evolution of the Denver Mint and its coinage as national and world events unfolded, and as the city developed from a small frontier mining supply town to a major metropolitan area. 172 pages.

The Denver Mint, Soft bound, ISBN 978-1-60065-102-1. Regularly $18.95, Our Price: $16.95
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(picture of cover)United States Pattern Coins (10th ed.) by J. Hewitt Judd, edited by Q. David Bowers. Published 2009 by Whitman Publishing.

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 rarely seen experimental pieces that have preceded many of the U.S. Mint's regular issue coins. Covering strikings of possible future designs and metallic compositions from 1792 through 2000, the information for each piece includes its Judd number, description, composition, rarity and values. 341 pages with over 1000 full color photographs.

United States Pattern Coins (10th ed.), Hard bound, Regularly $39.95, Our Price: $31.95

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