The Morgan silver dollar and the Peace silver dollar or two of the most popular series of United States coins to collect. The following one dollar coins were produced by the United States Mint: 1836-1838 Gobrecht – No Stars Obv.; Stars Rev. 1839-1839 Gobrecht – Stars Obv.; No Stars Rev.
Where was the United States Mint located in 1792?
Called Fugio cents, the coins featured a sundial on the obverse and a chain of 13 links on the reverse. However, the following year, a majority of states ratified the Constitution, establishing a new government and creating a new debate over national coinage. The Coinage Act of 1792 established a national mint located in Philadelphia.
Where are the mottoes on United States Coins?
On a modern U.S. coin you will see three mottoes: “Liberty,” “In God We Trust,” and “E Pluribus Unum” ( Figure 1 ). The first two are on the front (obverse or “heads”), the last is on the back (reverse or “tails”). Each of these messages encapsulates a core belief or ideal of our nation. Where did they come from?
