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Gold dollars were struck for the first time in 1849. The Type I gold dollar was a tiny little thing coming in at only 13 mm diameter. To the best of my knowledge it remains the smallest diameter coin… (View Post)

Let me address some of the comments... The coins are much better displayed today. The museum went under a 750K renovation earlier this year and now all the coins and gold are in a floor to ceiling bu… (View Post)

I work closely with the folks at the Gold Museum as a volunteer and I am glad you enjoyed your visit. Nice write up too. (View Post)

Go Tigers! Tide Rolled! I'm a Clemson season ticket holder, but a true Dawg at heart.. (View Post)

The founder of Clemson University, Thomas Green Clemson, was the Son-in-Law of John C Calhoun (US Vice President). Calhoun owned the famous Calhoun Mine in Dahlonega GA and was a major proponent in g… (View Post)