Numismatic Destinations – Virginia City, Nevada

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We have another numismatic destination for you today! About 15 miles from Carson City and the famous Carson City Mint, there is another numismatic destination worth a visit: Virginia City, Nevada. Today a tourist town, Virginia City, with a mere 855 residents today, once had over 25,000 residents at its height in the mid-1870s – making it contemporarily a larger city than Dallas and Phoenix at the time. The reason Virginia City was so populated in the Utah Territory was because of the discovery of gold and silver, which would be dubbed the Comstock Lode.

Virginia City may not be a mint or museum on the radar of many numismatic lovers or collectors, however it does allow one to step back and connect to an important part of history that is directly related to the history of the United States, its monetary policy, and its coinage. It’s a historical landmark that still survives today, allowing a person to be at the place where so many people made their fortunes or survived working mining.

Shout out to @pointfivezero for sharing their experience at this location in our last thread.

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ricko

Thanks for the link and the story has good pictures. Cheers, RickO

oldabeintx

To anyone who hasn't been there for some time be prepared to be disappointed. Most of the great attractions are still there, so it's worth a trip, especially if you've not been there, but It's now overwhelmed with ice cream shops and other touristy stuff. A bit like what's happened to Deadwood over the years. Best advice is to go there at a time when the crowds of tourists aren't present.

SPalladino

"Virginia City is where these prospectors lived and worked." ....and died. Visit the cemeteries.

"When you go to Virginia City today there are two ways to get there".....actually there is a usually a third option (although not running this season due to covid). But if you make the trip next season, look into taking the Virginia and Truckee Railroad from Carson City to Virginia City https://virginiatruckee.com/maps-directions/carson-train-route/ (ps - I have no financial stake.)