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Ye Olde Mint / Being a brief description of the first U.S. Mint, established by Congress in the year 1792, at Seventh Street and Sugar Alley (now Filbert Street) Philadelphia cover

Ye Olde Mint / Being a brief description of the first U.S. Mint, established by Congress in the year 1792, at Seventh Street and Sugar Alley (now Filbert Street) Philadelphia

By Frank H. Stewart
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This booklet recounts the establishment and early operation of the first federal mint in Philadelphia, outlining governmental efforts to secure a uniform currency and the institution’s gradual coinage activity. It combines historical narrative with detailed architectural description—vaults, coinage rooms, wells, and ornamentation—photographic documentation, and notes on discoveries made during renovations. The author describes acquiring the surviving structures, advocates for their preservation, and compiles material aimed at numismatists and local historians.

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Frank H. Stewart

Frank H. Stewart is an author known for his work "Ye Olde Mint," which provides a detailed description of the first U.S. Mint established in 1792 in Philadelphia. Through this book, Stewart contributes to the understanding of early American history and the significance of the Mint in the nation's financial development. His writing reflects a keen interest in historical documentation and offers readers insights into the origins of American coinage and minting practices.

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