Overview of New Orleans Gold Coins 1839-1909
David Lisot Video Library (1993)
Multi-Media Summary
This video covers the history of the new Orleans Mint, with special emphasis on the minting of gold coins. Information is presented as to the probable source of gold bullion used in striking New Orleans coins. The present day whereabouts of some of these very rare New Orleans gold coins is explored. Special emphasis is given to the double eagles struck at the New Orleans Mint. Speaker: John Jay Pittman.