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155th Anniversary Carson City Mint Commemorative
155th Anniversary Carson City Mint Commemorative
GOVMINT & Nevada State Museum Partner to Create Historic Carson City Mint 155th Anniversary Gold & Silver Commemoratives
History Reimagined in Gold and Silver
Crafted as modern tributes to classic U.S. coinage, these commemoratives are offered for a limited time only.
/ THE MINT
The Beating Heart of America’s “Wild West” Mint
The Carson City Mint still stands today as part of the Nevada State Museum. It struck Carson City’s very first coin in February 1870, a Seated Liberty Dollar, a Seated Liberty Dollar, under the supervision of Mint Superintendent Abraham “Abe” Curry, giving birth to the famous “CC” mintmark. Since then, the Mint—and Coin Press No. 1—have made a journey across the landscape of American numismatics history.
Explore the Mint's History
When you step inside the building it feels like passing through a time portal greased with silver dust. Amid exhibits that display old mining gear, faded photographs, and mannequins that look too cheerful about life in the high desert climate of the Sierra Nevada foothills, sits Coin Press No. 1. It’s earned its reputation as one of the most remarkable pieces of coinage machinery ever built through decades of service.
2025
Nevada State Museum celebrates 155th anniversary of the Carson City Mint and Coin Press No. 1.
1967
Coin Press No.1 was returned to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.
1964 - 1967
Coin Press No. 1 was sent to Denver to help address a severe coin shortage and was used to strike over 118 million coins.
1955
Set to be scrapped, Coin Press No. 1 was saved by a worker who noticed the V&T Railroad plate and notified the San Francisco Mint, which in turn sold it to the Nevada State Museum for $225.
1945
Coin Press No.1 was shipped to the San Francisco Mint.
1899
The Carson City Mint officially closed, and Coin Press No. 1 was shipped to Philadelphia Mint.
1893
Carson City Mint ceases operations.
1878
Coin Press No. 1 malfunctioned. Engineers from the nearby Virginia & Truckee (V&T) Railroad repaired the press and replaced the Morgan & Orr builder’s plate with a V&T Railroad plate.
1870
The Carson City Mint strikes its first coin, a Seated Liberty Dollar. The Mint produced a $20 Gold Liberty coin a few days later.
1869
Coin Press No. 1 arrives at the Carson City Mint. It was built by Morgan & Orr of Philadelphia and shipped to Carson City.
1866
Construction of the Carson City Mint began. The building was completed on December 13, 1869.
1863
Congress authorized the establishment of the Carson City Mint to serve the needs of the Comstock Lode silver strike.
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/ COIN PRESS NO. 1
The Carson City Mint’s Original Press
Coin Press No. 1, the original press at the Carson City Mint when it opened in 1870, is a hefty marvel that’s still capable of turning heads—and turning out coins!
Built in 1869 by Morgan & Orr of Philadelphia, The Press was a Gleaming, Steam-Powered Masterpiece Capable of Spitting out 100 Coins a Minute.
That was no small feat during an age when cowboys were still shooting at each other over poker debts in saloons located just down the street. In 1869, the U.S. Treasury had ordered it brand new for the soon-to-open Carson City Mint, which was being built to handle the avalanche of silver pouring out of Nevada’s legendary Comstock Lode. Since then, it’s seen more history than a dog-eared deck of cards from one of those smoke-filled frontier saloons during the days of the Wild West.
Exclusive Partnership Creates Numismatic History
Thanks to an exclusive partnership between GOVMINT and the Nevada State Museum, the Carson City Mint and Coin Press No. 1 were fired up to strike gold and silver commemoratives that celebrate the Mint’s 155th anniversary. These pieces not only feature special Carson City mintmarks but were struck with the same designs that appeared on the first coins produced at Carson City; Seated Liberty Silver Dollars, the $10 Gold Liberty, and the $20 Gold Liberty. This legendary moment gives collectors the opportunity to own tangible pieces of Wild West history and feel the echo of the frontier in the palm of their hands.
Celebrate The Carson City Mint’s 155th Anniversary
Featuring Commemoratives Struck by the Carson City Mint & Coin Press No. 1
/ ABOUT THE ORIGINALS 1785
To Mark the 155th Anniversary of the Carson City Mint and its Legendary Coin Press No. 1, a Special Series of Commemorative Pieces has Been Released in 99.99% Pure Gold and 99.9% Fine Silver.
The designs are based on the original designs used to create Seated Liberty Silver Dollars and $10 and $20 Gold Liberty coins. Each non-legal tender piece features a unique Carson City Mint 155th Anniversary privy mark. These 1870–2025 dual-dated pieces are available graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in MS70 or Gem Uncirculated condition with First Day of Issue designations and exclusive labels personally signed by GOVMINT Ambassador David J. Ryder. The former 34th and 39th Director of the U.S. Mint, Ryder served from 1992 to 1993 and from 2018 to 2021. He was also recently named by Coin World as one of its “Most Influential People in Numismatics.”
Commemoratives Based On Original Vintage Designs
1870 Seated Liberty Silver Dollar
Designed by Christian Gobrecht—was the first coin struck at the Carson City Mint. It’s an exceptionally scarce piece, prized for its low mintage and historic “CC” mintmark.
1870 $10 Liberty Eagle
Also crafted by Gobrecht, the $10 Gold Liberty features his signature blend of realism and elegance. Produced in limited numbers at the Carson City Mint, original pieces are prized for their scarcity, distinctive mintmark, and contribution to the rich legacy of Western-minted U.S. gold.
1870 $20 Double Eagle
Designed by James B. Longacre, the $20 Gold Liberty Double Eagle became one of the most iconic gold coins of the 19th century, Carson City issues were struck n notably small quantities, giving them a rarity and desirability unmatched in much of the U.S. gold coinage. Their bold Liberty portrait and powerful eagle reverse remain hallmarks of Longacre’s classical style.
The Half-Ounce Gold Struck on the Legendary Coin Press No. 1
Minted on the same historic Coin Press No. 1 that produced the first Carson City coin in 1870, the 1/2oz gold commemorative carries more than precious metal – it carries legacy. The press has struck everything from Seated Liberty Dollars to modern pennies. Owning a medal struck on this legendary machine is like holding a living piece of American minting history.
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One-ounce Silver 155th Anniversary of the Carson City Mint Commemorative features same design as an 1870 Seated Liberty Silver Dollar
One-ounce Gold 155th Anniversary of the Carson City Mint Commemorative features same design as an 1870 $20 Gold Liberty
Extremely Small Limited Mintages
Commemoratives were struck for worldwide release, and they are available exclusively though GOVMINT and its marketing partners.
One-Ounce Silver
Mintage
3,000
Half-Ounce Silver
Mintage
750
One-Ounce Gold
Mintage
200
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1870–2025 1-oz Silver 155th Anniversary of the Carson City Mint Commemorative
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- Limited: 3,000 commemoratives
- Features same design as an 1870 Seated Liberty Silver Dollar
- Struck at the Carson City Mint at the Nevada State Museum
- Minted in highly pure 99.9% fine silver
- Graded by NGC in MS70 condition
- Encapsulated with an exclusive Carson City 155th Anniversary label signed by David Ryder
- Designations Available: First Strike Ceremony or First Day of Issue
- Available in multi-piece sets or individually
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Half-Ounce Gold
1870–2025 1/2-oz Gold 155th Anniversary of the Carson City Mint Commemorative
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- Limited: 750 commemoratives
- Features same design as an 1870 $10 Gold Liberty Eagle
- Struck on Coin Press No. 1 at the Carson City Mint at the Nevada State Museum
- Minted in 99.99% pure gold
- Graded by NGC in MS70 or in Gem Uncirculated condition
- Encapsulated with an exclusive Carson City 155th Anniversary label signed by David Ryder
- Designations Available: First Strike Ceremony or First Day of Issue
- Available in multi-piece sets
Item #: XXXXXX
1870–2025 1-oz Gold 155th Anniversary of the Carson City Mint Commemorative
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- Limited: 200 commemoratives
- Features same design as an 1870 $20 Gold Liberty Double Eagle
- A Struck at the Carson City Mint at the Nevada State Museum
- Minted in 99.99% pure gold
- Graded by NGC in MS70 condition or in Gem Uncirculated condition
- Encapsulated with an exclusive Carson City 155th Anniversary label signed by David Ryder
- Designations Available: First Strike Ceremony or First Day of Issue
- Available in multi-piece sets
Plus, Multi-Piece Sets And Test Strikes Are Also Available!
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- Limited: 750 commemoratives
- Features same design as an 1870 $10 Gold Liberty Eagle
- Actually struck on Coin Press No. 1 at the Carson City Mint at the Nevada State Museum
- Minted in 99.99% pure gold
- Graded by NGC in Gem Uncirculated condition
- Encapsulated with an exclusive Carson City 155th Anniversary label signed by David Ryder
- Available exclusively through GOVMINT and its marketing partners
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Claim Your Piece of Carson City History.
This release is more than a simple recognition of an important historical date. It commemorates a monumental event in American numismatics that collectors today are still raving about. The history, the limited edition, the actual use of Coin Pres No. 1—it all adds up to a fantastic collecting opportunity that will be talked about for years to come. This is a true legacy piece that belongs in every discerning collector’s personal anthology of American history! With such limited mintages, however, time is of the essence. Don’t miss out now when you’re this close. Call today at 1-888-870-6339 and secure your piece of the Carson City Mint!
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Spectacular designs, historic themes, a key American anniversary, a popular figure in U.S. history, scarcity, the highest grades possible—these coins have it all! Don’t wait to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity. Call right now at 888-870-6339 to make sure you don’t miss out!
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