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Franklin Peale
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Benjamin Franklin Peale was an American officer of the Philadelphia Mint from 1833 to 1854. Although Peale introduced many innovations to the Mint of the United States, he was eventually dismissed amid allegations he had used his position for personal gain.
Portrait by Rembrandt Peale
Portrait by Rembrandt Peale
Elizabeth de Peyster Peale, by her husband Charles, who is seen in miniature
Elizabeth de Peyster Peale, by her husband Charles, who is seen in miniature
Charles Willson Peale, self portrait, The Artist in His Museum (1822)
Charles Willson Peale, self portrait, The Artist in His Museum (1822)
Admission token to the Peale Museum, 1821
Admission token to the Peale Museum, 1821
Philadelphia Mint
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The Philadelphia Mint is a branch of the United States Mint in Philadelphia. It was built in 1792 following the Coinage Act of 1792, in order to establish a national identity and the needs of commerce in the United States, and is the first and oldest national mint facility.
The first Philadelphia Mint, built in 1792, photographed in 1908, and later demolished
The first Philadelphia Mint, built in 1792, photographed in 1908, and later demolished
The second Philadelphia Mint, built in 1833, photographed in 1902, and since demolished
The second Philadelphia Mint, built in 1833, photographed in 1902, and since demolished
A 1901 illustration of the third Philadelphia Mint, now part of the Community College of Philadelphia
A 1901 illustration of the third Philadelphia Mint, now part of the Community College of Philadelphia
The present Philadelphia Mint, built in 1969, pictured in 2013
The present Philadelphia Mint, built in 1969, pictured in 2013