The United States Mint at San Francisco plays an important role in our nation's coinage. Although it does not currently produce circulating coins, it is the exclusive manufacturer of regular proof and silver proof coin sets that set the standard for numismatic excellence with their brilliant artistry, fine craftsmanship and enduring quality. In 1854, the San Francisco Mint opened its doors and began converting miners' gold into coins, producing $4,084,207 in gold pieces by December of that first year alone. The new mint soon outgrew the small brick building in which it was housed. In 1874 it moved to an imposing new facility, with walls of stone, resembling an ancient Greek temple. This set features some of the finest and most famous designs to come out of the San Francisco Mint. Offer Contains: S Mint Lincoln Penny, Mercury Dime, Buffalo Nickel, Standing Liberty Qtr and Walking Liberty Half. Comes packaged in a special graded sealed holder. |