This historic coin is a valuable memento of an era in American history when pioneers were challenging the west. The Carson City Mint was established in 1870, and only existed for 24 years. This uncirculated coin is 90% silver and survived the massive coin melts of the early 1900's. This is part of the last of the uncirculated Carson City dollars, and was issued by the General Services Administration of the US Government in 1972.