 In addition to the strikings at Philadelphia, there was branch mint production, with 24,000 pieces struck at the New Orleans Mint (1854-O) and 1,120 at Dahlonega (1854-D).A pair of dies was sent from Philadelphia to the Charlotte Mint on June 1, but they were not used.A pair was sent to Dahlonega the same day, arriving on June 10, with gauges and other necessary equipment following on July 15.