Coinage Act of 1873 - The Fourth Coinage Act
 Ulysse S. Grant
The Act embraced the Gold standard while de-monetizing Silver, and created 4 of the most famous mints in U.S History at the following cities: Philadelphia, San Francisco, Carson City, & Denver
Displayed is an original certified 1873 $20 Gold Liberty Head Double Eagle. The coin has been sealed by a grading service for authenticity and protection.
The display features a copy of the H. R. 2934 act which was signed into law by President Ulysse S. Grant in 1873. The act also placed the United States Mint within the United States Department of the Treasury, & specified four U.S mints at Philadelphia, San Francisco, Carson City, ... [more]
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