Big Things Happened at the United States Mint in September
Take a trip through American numismatic history with events that happened at the United States Mint in September.
Stay updated with breaking news from Mint Act. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Take a trip through American numismatic history with events that happened at the United States Mint in September.
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ..... The Mint Act of 1792 established the United States Assay Commission to test and verify weight and purity
"This country could have gone metric right from the beginning," the claim goes, "instead of being dragged into the system kicking and screaming."
"This country could have gone metric right from the beginning," the claim goes, "instead of being dragged into the system kicking and screaming."
Damage to a 1792 Flowing Hair half disme prevented the coin from getting a grade from PCGS but it didn't stop interested buyers, as Heritage Auctions sold the coin in May for $69,000.