James Ross Snowden
Encyclopedia
James Ross Snowden was treasurer of the United States Mint
from 1847 to 1850, and director of the Mint from 1853 to 1861. A notable numismatist
of his day, Snowden contributed to such publications as Bouvier's Law Dictionary
as well as publishing several numismatic works of his own.
United States Mint
The United States Mint primarily produces circulating coinage for the United States to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint was created by Congress with the Coinage Act of 1792, and placed within the Department of State...
from 1847 to 1850, and director of the Mint from 1853 to 1861. A notable numismatist
Numismatics
Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects. While numismatists are often characterized as students or collectors of coins, the discipline also includes the broader study of money and other payment media used to resolve debts and the...
of his day, Snowden contributed to such publications as Bouvier's Law Dictionary
Bouvier's Law Dictionary
Bouvier's Law Dictionary is a book with a long tradition in the United States legal community. The first edition was written by John Bouvier.John Bouvier was born in Codogno, France, but came to the United States at an early age. He became a U.S. citizen in 1812, was admitted to the bar in 1818,...
as well as publishing several numismatic works of his own.
Published Works
- Snowden, James Ross (1809-1878), Director of the Mint: United States Mint. (1861) A DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDALS OF WASHINGTON; AND OF OTHER OBJECTS OF INTEREST IN THE MUSEUM OF THE MINT. ILLUSTRATED, TO WHICH ARE ADDED BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE MINT FROM 1792 TO THE YEAR 1851. (Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co.).