Site of First U.S. Branch Mint
The first United States Branch Mint in San Francisco was authorized by Congress July 3, 1852, and opened for operation on April 3, 1854. Dr. L.A. Birdall was the first superintendent: J. Huston, first minter: A. Haraszthy, first assayer.
State Registered Landmark No. 87
Tablet placed by California Centennial Commission with the Cooperation of the Society of California Pioneers. Dedicated October 21, 1949
Marker is on Commercial Street near Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west.
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