Mason, George C. (George Champlin), 1820-1894 · New York : G.P. Putnam · leaf 241
depending upon the size, are thus coined in one minute’s time. The obverse, reverse, and indented work upon the edge, are all completed at a single effort of the press. Though stamped and perfectly finished, gold and silver do not legally become money until the coiner has formally delivered it to…
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