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San Francisco branch of the United States Mint Records
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Description
Records from the United States Mint San Francisco branch.
Background
The United States Mint's San Francisco branch, authorized by Congress in July 1852, began operation in April 1854 in a three-story
brick structure situated on Commercial Street between Montgomery and Kearny Streets. The mint was capable of coining $30 million
annually, and it moved to a new building on 5th Street in 1874.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet
(1 box)
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