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100 1 _aStewart, Frank H.,
_d1873-1948
245 1 3 _aYe Olde Mint :
_bBeing a brief description of the first U.S. Mint, established by Congress in the year 1792, at Seventh Street and Sugar Alley (now Filbert Street) Philadelphia
246 1 _aThe Olde Mint Being a brief description of the first U.S. Mint, established by Congress in the year 1792, at Seventh Street and Sugar Alley (now Filbert Street) Philadelphia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-06-13
508 _aCharlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Ye Olde Mint" by Frank H. Stewart is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1900s. The book provides a detailed description of the first United States Mint, established in 1792 in Philadelphia. It explores the significance of the mint in the context of American history, particularly its role in establishing a uniform currency. The narrative delves into the foundation and operations of the mint, detailing its physical structure, the people involved, the processes surrounding coinage, and significant events over the years. Highlighting the essential contributions of figures like George Washington and David Rittenhouse, the text illuminates the challenges faced by the mint, including issues related to acquiring materials and operational difficulties. Additionally, it mentions various findings and anecdotes related to the mint's history, such as rare coins discovered during excavations. Overall, the book serves as an informative guide for numismatists and history enthusiasts interested in this pivotal institution in the formation of the United States' monetary system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistoric buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
653 _aOld United States Mint (Philadelphia, Pa.)
653 _a37-39 North Seventh Street (Philadelphia, Pa.)
653 _aMints -- United States -- History
653 _aPhiladelphia (Pa.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65613
999 _c106436
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