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Coins, Currency & American History

Ep. 17 – Gold Rushes, Silver Booms and New U.S. Mints

Apr 24, 2026 Season 1 Episode 17

Littleton Coin Company

The American economy exploded in the 1800s, fueled by no less than nine gold and silver rushes from Georgia and the Carolinas to California and the Klondike. People flocked to seek their fortunes. And new gold and silver coins were born, struck by six brand new United States Branch Mints...

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