1792 Dime Patterns

About This Coin

The 1792 Dime Patterns is a United States dime from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — the first year of the series. The obverse features various experimental designs testing different concepts for U.S. coinage and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Designed by Various Mint engravers and outside artists.