San Francisco Granite Lady

The mint building with its solid construction survives the earthquake and ensuing fire with only damage to its gas works which halts coin production for a time.
San francisco granite lady. While many sold for huge premiums when initially released these are now available for a much more reasonable price and could tell a fantastic story if only the coins could talk. Mullett in a greek revival and doric order style. Described affectionately as the granite lady the san francisco mint housed a small group of coins for many years in their vaults that entered the market in 2016. San francisco is hit by an earthquake that devastates the city.
It was also one of the few buildings that survived the great 1906 earthquake in san francisco. The granite lady s size strength and sturdy construction proved to have an added bonus when it survived the great san francisco earthquake on april 18 1906. San francisco minted granite lady hoard type i 20 gold coins now available by adam crum monaco rare coins. As one of the few buildings left standing in san francisco in the wake of this disaster the old granite lady became an integral part in rebuilding the golden gate city.
Between march 5th and 6th over 6 000 attendees came to see exhibits and tour the gold vaults of the old mint. Thursday march 10 2016 despite the rain last weekend san francisco s old mint building the stately granite lady had her day in the sun hosting the 2016 san francisco history days festival. It served until 1937 when the present facility was opened. The granite lady as the second sf mint came to be known first struck coins in 1874.
San francisco earthquake and fire. Following this rebuilding effort the san francisco mint went on to become a symbol of american resilience in the face of disaster. The cataclysmic earthquake leveled most of surrounding san francisco starting numerous fires and causing wreckage that nearly wiped out the city. Because of her superior structural design the granite lady remained standing following the 1906 earthquake.
The mint is the only financial institution capable of operating immediately after the disaster and becomes the treasury for.