Tag: punch
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Consolidated Virginia Mine
Read more: Consolidated Virginia MineThe history of the Consolidated Virginia Mining Company is one of sudden success followed equally suddenly by ruination for most of its shareholders. The firm was founded on January 11, 1872 by James G. Fair, John W. Mackey, William S. O’Brien, and James C. Flood, four venture capitalists and speculators who had been eyeing an…
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Carson City Mint
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in NevadaRead more: Carson City MintWhile no known ingots survive from the Carson City Mint, this might be the next best thing! A punch bearing the mint name used for bullion. NV – Carson City,Carson City Mint Bullion Punch This unique and wonderful piece was spotted by Carson City Mint Press Operator, Ken Hopple and brought to us from a…