The quarter was established by the Mint Act of April 2, 1792, along with four other silver coin denominations: half dimes, dimes, half dollars and silver dollars. These coins were gradually rolled ...

The Coinage Act of 1792 established the United States Mint for this purpose. It allowed citizens to convert gold, silver and other metals into coins issued by the government mint, which attested ...

The U.S. has been producing dimes for more than 200 years, thanks to the Coinage Act of 1792. Multiple iterations of dimes have been minted throughout the years.

The U.S. has been producing dimes for more than 200 years, thanks to the Coinage Act of 1792. Multiple iterations of dimes have been minted throughout the years.

The U.S. has been producing dimes for more than 200 years, thanks to the Coinage Act of 1792. Multiple iterations of dimes have been minted throughout the years.

The same coin went for $1.035 million in 2005. Dimes — or “dismes,” as they were referred to at the time — produced in 1792 have also sold for eye-popping prices at auction.