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On March 23, 1836, the first steam-powered coining press at the U.S. Mint was inaugurated. Cents were struck by steam power in that month, and on November 10, the first silver coins were struck on steam presses. Many processes were improved and mechanized, including the making of dies.
In 1836, patterns came to the forefront, creating the first truly grand year after 1792 in the series. We see the emergence of Christian Gobrecht’s Liberty Seated design and, in strictly pattern form, the production of coins of the two-cent and gol
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History and Overview
On March 23, 1836, the first steam-powered coining press at the U.S. Mint was inaugurated. Cents were struck by steam power in that month, and on November 10, the first silver coins were struck on steam presses. Many processes were improved and mechanized, including the making of dies.
In 1836, patterns came to the forefront, creating the first truly grand year after 1792 in the series. We see the emergence of Christian Gobrecht’s Liberty Seated design and, in strictly pattern form, the production of coins of the two-cent and gol
...Catalog Detail
Legal Disclaimer
The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.