What was the source of the gold for US coins pre 1834?

topstuf

I would guess melted foreign gold coins would be some. Was there also domestic mining? The Redbook tells of the Charlotte and Dahlonega mines used after 1834 due to the gold strikes there, but I don't think I've read anything about major mining prior to those areas.

Where were the gold mines if we had any?

RYK

You guessed it. Foreign gold was a major source for gold pre-1934.

DUIGUY

<< <i>You guessed it. Foreign gold was a major source for gold pre-1934. >>



pre 1934 ???

michael

walk ins to the mint with forms of gold to melt and reclaim into new american gold coinage pre1820