Sajbel said Charlotte's mint produced $13,280, whereas Philadelphia's made $775,000. "So if you look at a low grade, the 1857 [Philadelphia] dollar is worth about $250 and the Charlotte is worth ...

The Charlotte Mint was one of the first branches of the Federal Mint outside of Philadelphia. It was established in the 1830s, after extensive gold mining began in North Carolina, and operated ...

Art, the Panama Canal and the Charlotte economy intersected at the Mint Museum Uptown on Wednesday night. The museum’s exhibit featuring paintings of the canal’s construction 100 years ago ...

Charlotte is known for its banks but in some circles, it's known for its actual money. The gold coins that Charlotte's mint produced in the mid-19th century are desirable.