David Crenshaw 
“Eureka!”GOLD.—A gentleman of the first respectability in Habersham County writes us thus under date of 22d July: “Two gold mines have just been discovered in this county, and preparations are making to bring these hidden treasures of the earth to use.” So it appears that what we long anticipated has come to pass at last, … Read more
The article “Growing Pains” by Nancy Oliver and Richard Kelly, published in the May 2025 issue of The Numismatist (pages 52-53), offers a detailed look at the early challenges faced by the Charlotte Mint in North Carolina from 1838 to 1861. Drawing from National Archives records, the authors outline equipment failures, such as a leaking zinc roof … Read more
The revised edition of The Early Years of the Louisiana Mint, 1837-1861 by Richard G. Kelly and Nancy Y. Oliver, recently brought to the Southern Gold Society’s attention through correspondence with the authors earlier this year, is available on the Newman Numismatic Portal here. This expanded 158-page treatise builds on the original 75-page version, first … Read more
The Southern Gold Society is pleased to announce its annual gathering, set to take place during the Georgia Numismatic Association (GNA) Coin Show at the Dalton Convention Center. This special event is open to ALL show attendees, and everyone with an interest in numismatics is invited to join. The gathering will be held on Friday, … Read more
In the latest edition of E-Sylum, Volume 27, Number 10, dated March 10, 2024, Len Augsburger, the Newman Numismatic Portal Project Coordinator, shares an intriguing report regarding a remarkable find from the Eric P. Newman collection. This report delves into a previously unknown working volume from the early days of the Charlotte Mint, a discovery … Read more
Step back in time to the era of gold rush fever and discover the glittering history of Georgia’s first major gold rush at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site. In the heart of Dahlonega’s historic downtown square stands the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse, now home to a remarkable tribute to the state’s golden legacy. … Read more