Coin Press operations Aug. 7, minting reproductions of the 1870 Liberty Seated half dollar

Historical Coin Press No. 1 will operate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 7, minting reproductions of the 1870 Liberty Seated half dollar. The original Liberty Seated coins were minted from 1870 to 1878; the reproductions are minted from Nevada silver and sell for $125. For more about the Liberty Seated design, click here.

Coin Press No. 1 was in operation in the late 19^th century at the Carson City Mint. Today, the old Mint building is incorporated into the museum complex, and it houses the coin press, which operates from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Museum admission — $8 adults and free for members and children ages 17 and younger, is required to watch to demonstrations.