Ye Olde Mint by Frank H. Stewart
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About this eBook
| Author | Stewart, Frank H., 1873-1948 |
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| LoC No. | ca09006431 |
| Title |
Ye 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 |
| Alternate Title |
The 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 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Charlene 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.) |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HG: Social sciences: Finance |
| Subject | Historic buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia |
| Subject | Old United States Mint (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
| Subject | 37-39 North Seventh Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
| Subject | Mints -- United States -- History |
| Subject | Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65613 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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