U.S. Mint
National Register of Historic Places

U.S. Mint

Carson City (Independent City), Carson City County, Nevada
Listed
September 4, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75002127

About this property

The Carson City Mint was a branch of the United States Mint in Carson City, Nevada. It primarily minted silver coins; however, it also minted gold coins, with a total face value in dollars nearly equal to that of its silver coins. Built at the peak of the silver boom conveniently near local silver mines, 50 issues of silver coins and 57 issues of gold coins minted here between 1870 and 1893 bore the "CC" mint mark. The facility minted coins in 21 (non-consecutive) years. The Carson City Mint was created in 1863 but was not put into operation until 1870. It ran until 1885, went on a hiatus, and resumed operations in 1889, after which it ran until 1893, when it closed permanently. It is now the Nevada State Museum, Carson City. Coins struck here, especially Morgan dollars, are generally rare and command a high premium among collectors.

Location

600 N. Carson St.
Carson City (Independent City), Carson City County, Nevada
39.16739, -119.76734

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Sources

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When was U.S. Mint listed on the National Register?

U.S. Mint was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1975.

What type of historic resource is U.S. Mint?

U.S. Mint is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for U.S. Mint is recorded as the industrial era.

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