This book pays tribute to the popular Nevada branch mint and the many wonderful coins produced there. True-life stories are told of the Comstock miners near the Carson City Mint who procured the gold and silver used to make the coins. Brief biographical profiles are presented of the men and women connected with the Carson City Mint. This book recently received the Double Crown of numismatic literature and was awarded Book of the Year honors by the Numismatic Literary Guild and the Professional Numismatics Guild.
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THE MINT ON CARSON STREET wins 2004 BOOK OF THE YEAR HONORS from two of the most prestigious organizations in the field of coin collecting! Both the Professional Numismatist's Guild and the Numismatic Literary Guild made the announcement at the annual American Numismatic Association's coin convention held in Pittsburgh. It is not often that an author wins both awards in the same year. In a statement from the PNG commented that, "the Friedberg [Book of the Year] Award is not automatically given each year, only when there is deemed to be a worthy recipient". They went on to say that "[Rusty] Goe received the Friedberg literary award for his reference work about the Carson City Mint and the days of the fabled Comstock Lode".
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There are books on mint products from the Carson City Mint and there are books on the history of Nevada but there has never been a book that so expertly weaves together the stories of the people who made significant events come to pass, the political climate of the post-Civil War United States and territories that were not yet states, Congressional action and reaction to the economy and the contentious matter of money backed by either precious metals or paper, the trials and challenges of a start-up assaying and coining operation, all in the exciting context of the Comstock Lode phenomenon and the mining industry that changed the west.
This book is written with unmistakable passion for the benefit of Comstock and Carson City enthusiasts. But it will be highly regarded by historians, numismatists, coin and memorabilia collectors, scholars, and every investor who may want to become acquainted with the pleasurable pursuit of a truly scarce and sought after tangible collectible. The book also contains statistical information and insights into surviving populations of coins in relation to the quantities originally minted. It has taken a place of prominence among the books I own.
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I received this book as a gift and was only expecting it to be a synopsis of Carson City coins. I was not expecting all of the wonderful history! It is a fascinating read as well as being so informative. I really enjoyed reading about so many of the people who influenced not only Carson City and Nevada history, but United States history, as well. In the back is a complete guide to all of the coins minted in Carson City.
The book itself is quite beautiful, inside and out. It contains many pictures of historical people and places. The cover is so nice, you will not want to stash it in your bookcase, but place it on the coffee table for others to enjoy (and envy!)
Thanks again, Mom and Dad, for the beautiful book!
The book itself is quite beautiful, inside and out. It contains many pictures of historical people and places. The cover is so nice, you will not want to stash it in your bookcase, but place it on the coffee table for others to enjoy (and envy!)
Thanks again, Mom and Dad, for the beautiful book!
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The Carson City coinsthat intrigue us today serve to memorialize the prominent--and not so well known--deeds which occurred between the Civil War and the turn of the century. During this era of giant personalities, the growing pains of the nation created both hardship and jubilant excess in a brand new Nevada (Halloween, 1864).
This phenomenon of the old west is lovingly presented by Rusty Goe in THE MINT ON CARSON STREET. Though little-known outside numismatic circles Rusty has delved into every cranny of the period, all the while becoming one of the supremely knowledgeable and formidable operatives in U.S.coins. His colleagues and trading competitors will attest to his skill and high integrity.
The book (tome,really), Rusty's memorial to an incomparable time and place, is not merely to read, but to dive into and swim around. Some of its delights: recapturing an obscure but haunting part of our exuberant national adolescence, demystifying many of the intricacies in the rare coin market, and serving as a permanent and valuable resource reference. The manner of presentation is that of a veteran of many adventures and well-fought battles lovingly sharing his most prized experiences with those who are disposed to value and appreciate the accounts.
THE MINT ON CARSON STREET has pride of place in my book collection.
This phenomenon of the old west is lovingly presented by Rusty Goe in THE MINT ON CARSON STREET. Though little-known outside numismatic circles Rusty has delved into every cranny of the period, all the while becoming one of the supremely knowledgeable and formidable operatives in U.S.coins. His colleagues and trading competitors will attest to his skill and high integrity.
The book (tome,really), Rusty's memorial to an incomparable time and place, is not merely to read, but to dive into and swim around. Some of its delights: recapturing an obscure but haunting part of our exuberant national adolescence, demystifying many of the intricacies in the rare coin market, and serving as a permanent and valuable resource reference. The manner of presentation is that of a veteran of many adventures and well-fought battles lovingly sharing his most prized experiences with those who are disposed to value and appreciate the accounts.
THE MINT ON CARSON STREET has pride of place in my book collection.
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The Mint On Carson Street
Mr Goe has written the definitive work on the mint in Carson City, Nevada. A must have for the serious "CC" mint coin collector, a must read for the history buff who is fascinated... Read more
Published 3 months ago by T. Rollison
Six great books in one
"The Mint on Carson Street" is the ultimate reference guide for Carson City coins. It provides descriptions, pedigrees, populations, mintages and more on each of the 111 coins in... Read more
Published on July 5, 2007 by Michael D. Parrott
A book that demands your attention.
Rusty Goe's new book describing the history of The Carson City Mint and its coinage is a MUST read for collectors of these coins. Read more
Published on August 19, 2004 by W. W. White
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eagle output, gold coin production, silver dollar production, double eagle production, mintage total, trade dollar series, first trade dollars, fractional paper money, coinage facility, certified examples, eagle category, half dollar production, coinage operations, half eagle series, silver coin production, professional grading services, combined mintage, original mintage, half dollar series, numismatic researchers, uncirculated examples, mint superintendent, eagle mintage, mintage figures, prooflike qualities Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Abraham Curry was 43 years old when he arrived in the Eagle Valley area of northern Nevada. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
eagle output, gold coin production, silver dollar production, double eagle production, mintage total, trade dollar series, first trade dollars, fractional paper money, coinage facility, certified examples, eagle category, half dollar production, coinage operations, half eagle series, silver coin production, professional grading services, combined mintage, original mintage, half dollar series, numismatic researchers, uncirculated examples, mint superintendent, eagle mintage, mintage figures, prooflike qualities Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, San Francisco, Seated Liberty, Notable Pedigrees, Director of the Mint, Total Certified Examples, New York, Philadelphia Mint, Nevada Collection, Virginia City, Bureau of the Mint, Abe Curry, Civil War, Nevada State Museum, Treasury Department, Norman Biltz, New Orleans, World's Greatest Collection, Great Britain, Lake Tahoe, Mark Twain, Carson Daily Appeal, Liberty Seated, Carson Street, Choice Uncirculated New!
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- Heritage -Dallas Coin Auction #420 November 29-30, 2006 by Jill Burgum on page 59
- Heritage Coin Auction #422 Vol I F.U.N. Auction January 3-6, 2007 Orlando, Florida Catalog by Mark Van Winkle on page 269
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