The “D” Mint
Coins contained this “D” mintmark from 1838 into 1861. The “D” stands for “Dahlonega,” Dahlonega, Georgia, that is. Do you know how to pronounce Dahlonega? It’s not day-low-nee-guh with the emphasis on “day” as some people say it. It’s Duh-lon-ee-guh with primary emphasis on “lon” and secondary emphasis on “guh.” The “lon” is pronounced like the first syllable of the name … Continue reading “The “D” Mint”