1849: The Philadelphia Mint Strikes Gold Celebration Each session includes an agenda

Each session includes an agenda

sketches and diagrams by Tim McDonagh

Do you know who the world's smartest animal is

But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling

wishing he could come out and dance with the peebles

1849: The Philadelphia Mint Strikes Gold Celebration Each session includes an agendaMichael Moran, joined by gold coin specialist Jeff Garrett, tells the story of the 1848 discovery of gold in California and its far ranging repercussions for America. The birth of the 1848 CAL. quarter eagle and the 1849 double eagle have never been explored in such detail. With hundreds of full color images, some not seen in print for generations; an engaging narrative that sheds new light and draws fresh new conclusions; rich details on the colorful