U.S. Coin Values Advisor Reviews

Content Rating: FIVE STARS

This praiseworthy publication is an examination of Carson City and its famous Mint, with more than ample emphasis on the coins produced there.

The first five chapters (200+ pages) describes in wonderful, but not overwhelming, detail the early days of Carson City, the origin of the Mint, historical events of national significance, the years of operation, and final closure and disposition of the Mint building.

A wide selection of facts, statistics, political influences, and character profiles are concisely interwoven to spin a captivating yarn.

Heavily footnoted and referenced. Readers understand from where information is derived, and can conduct further research, if desired.

Every single silver and gold coin date bearing the "CC" mintmark is documented, smartly packed into one or two pages per coin. Very specific knowledge, obtained only through years of experience, is provided. Fact based opinions on future resale potential is offered. Estimates on survivability rates and total number of certifications by PCGS and NGC (as of July 2003) are registered.

The author, Rusty Goe, is one on the world's renowned experts on the Carson City Mint, and prescribes some collecting opportunities for the rare coins. Tips are put out on the table for collectors of "CC" coins, as well as a discussion of investment potential.

Speaking of Rusty Goe, when he's not book writing, he doubles as a coin dealer in Reno. The man has a passion for the Carson City Mint, as proven by this remarkable publication. A real passion. In July 2004, he purchased the only known 1873-CC dime (no arrows) for an astounding $891,250.

I have a Carson City Mint web page I'm proud of, but it falls flatter than a pancake when stacked up against The Mint on Carson Street.

SPR Rating: FIVE STARS

Entertaining writing style. Anecdotes and human interest stories bundle many facts together to effectively maintain the reader's interest.

The history of the Mint and its surroundings follow a strict chronological timeline. Not all historical reporting adopts this common sense approach, so I want to thank the author for thinking of us readers.

Profusely illustrated. A round of applause to author Rusty Goe for grasping the importance of well-captioned, highly pertinent, visual imagery. These illustrations are superb and must have been a labor of love to assemble. All black and white (well, they didn't have many color cameras around during the Mint's years of active service).

The only drawback, as far as I'm concerned, is the smallness of the coin photos. True, the photos are actual size, but doggone it, those dimes are hard to see! While we're forming a "Wish List" here, how about some color photos of the coins in the updated edition to come?

See this review on the U.S. Coin Values Advisor website.

Amazon.com Reviews

A book that demands your attention., August 19, 2004

W. W. White

Rusty Goe's new book describing the history of The Carson City Mint and its coinage is a MUST read for collectors of these coins. Rusty tells how to build valuable sets of CC coins and gives a history of their price appreciation. Rarity and pedigree information are included. Great READ!

Great Read and Great History, May 12, 2004

By "contessa14" (Wake Forest, NC USA)

I received this book as a gift and was only expecting it to be a synopsis of Carson City coins. I was not expecting all of the wonderful history! It is a fascinating read as well as being so informative. I really enjoyed reading about so many of the people who influenced not only Carson City and Nevada history, but United States history, as well. In the back is a complete guide to all of the coins minted in Carson City.

The book itself is quite beautiful, inside and out. It contains many pictures of historical people and places. The cover is so nice, you will not want to stash it in your bookcase, but place it on the coffee table for others to enjoy (and envy!)

Thanks again, Mom and Dad, for the beautiful book!

Treasure in a Time Capsule, March 6, 2004

James A Flower (Chewelah, Washington United States)

The Carson City coins that intrigue us today serve to memorialize the prominent--and not so well known--deeds which occurred between the Civil War and the turn of the century. During this era of giant personalities, the growing pains of the nation created both hardship and jubilant excess in a brand new Nevada (Halloween, 1864).

This phenomenon of the old west is lovingly presented by Rusty Goe in THE MINT ON CARSON STREET. Though little-known outside numismatic circles Rusty has delved into every cranny of the period, all the while becoming one of the supremely knowledgeable and formidable operatives in U.S. coins. His colleagues and trading competitors will attest to his skill and high integrity.

The book (tome, really), Rusty's memorial to an incomparable time and place, is not merely to read, but to dive into and swim around. Some of its delights: recapturing an obscure but haunting part of our exuberant national adolescence, demystifying many of the intricacies in the rare coin market, and serving as a permanent and valuable resource reference. The manner of presentation is that of a veteran of many adventures and well-fought battles lovingly sharing his most prized experiences with those who are disposed to value and appreciate the accounts.

THE MINT ON CARSON STREET has pride of place in my book collection.

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Amazon Reviews for The Mint on Carson Street