A southern gold branch that converted Carolina deposits into federal gold dollars, quarter eagles, and half eagles before the Civil War.
Why it matters
All Charlotte coins are gold and carry C. Low outputs, regional circulation, and the branch's short life give the series a tightly defined historical identity.
History
Authorized with Dahlonega and New Orleans in 1835, Charlotte began gold coinage in 1838. Operations ended during the Civil War and never resumed as a mint, though federal assay work returned after the war. The original building was later moved and became the first home of The Mint Museum.