2020 Medal Carson City Mint Sesquicentennial

Coin Details

Auction Record

$275 PR70DCAM 05-28-2021 eBay

Description

This 2020 medal commemorates the sesquicentennial of the Carson City Mint, marking 150 years since the facility began striking coins in 1870. The Carson City Mint, established to process Comstock Lode silver from nearby Virginia City, Nevada, operated from 1870 to 1893 and produced coins bearing the famous "CC" mint mark that are among the most collected in American numismatics. The facility served as a U.S. Assay Office until 1933 and now operates as the Nevada State Museum. American commemorative medals document the nation's history through miniature sculptural art, preserving events, achievements, and personalities in a durable metallic format that has served collectors and historians for centuries. The evolution of medal distribution methods — from personal presentation and organizational distribution to retail sale, mail order, and online commerce — reflects broader changes in American consumer culture and numismatic practice. This sesquicentennial medal honors one of the most beloved mint facilities in American coinage history.

Rarity Notes

Carson City Mint sesquicentennial 2020. Popular with CC mint mark collectors.

Cross References

PCGS #816810; Carson City Mint; Sesquicentennial 2020; CC Mint Mark; Founded 1870