Illustrated History of the United States Mint: With a Complete Description of American Coinage, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time

The 'Illustrated History of the United States Mint' is a late 19th-century historical account detailing the establishment and operations of the United States Mint. It provides a comprehensive overview of American coinage from its inception to the author's time, including biographical sketches of key figures such as Robert Morris, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton. The book explores the evolution of currency in America, the necessity of a circulating medium, and the technical processes involved in minting coins, situating American practices within a broader historical context of coinage.