Does Anyone know Anything about this U.S. Mint Box?
Rcoins55
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Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if you know anything about this box labeled U.S Mint? I am not sure if it is from late 1800s or a modern reproduction. Its height is 4 1/2” x 9 1/2” and depth is 10 3/4” it weighs 12.2 oz.
It is painted red and has “ U S Mint” stenciled in gold on one side. By the “T” in Mint is what appears to be a fleurs-de-lis symbol with a date of 1878 under the red paint.
The inside and bottom are not painted but the boards are fastened together in an interesting way on the side and I can see some small nails holding it together.
Let me know what you think!
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That's very cool. Try posting to the US coins forum?
Thanks!
Looking at the construction and the finger joints, I am 99% sure it is original
but that is all that I can tell you about. Have never seen anything like that.