Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 August 1892 — Martha Washington [?]imes. [ARTICLE]

Martha Washington [?]imes.

Some half dimes minted in 1792 are said to be the first co ns which came from the United States mint. The first dimes were minted in France lrom silver plate furnished by Washington. They are called the Martha Washington dimes from the fact that an artist made en the coin a likeness of Martha Washington. This was, however, withwut the knowledge of Washington, who was greatly annoyed when he found his wife’s features'represented on the ooins, and -ordered them sent back and the flies changed. This was done. The features were somewhat altered and a cap added, but the alteration was not so oreat 'but that a distinct resemblance to the mother of her country ” may be detected 'in these coins.