Gold $1 Sized to Correlate with $20
Jun 17, 2022
2 minutes
By Richard Giedroyc
■ In 1854, the diameter of the gold dollar was increased following public outcry. Why wasn’t the coin larger when it was introduced in 1849?
According to Walter Breen in his book, , “[US Mint Director Robert M.] Patterson or someone forced on him [mint engraver James B. Longacre] a requirement
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