Discover the fascinating history of the first United States Mint with Frank H. Stewart's detailed account of its people and operations. From its founding in 1792 to its 19th-century expansion and beyond, Stewart provides an in-depth look at one of America's most essential institutions. With detailed illustrations and photographs, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in American history or numismatics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.