Statistics for occurrence #1 of “David Rittenhouse” in entry coinage-united-states of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:

...ty. This was finally agreed to, but an attempt was afterwards made to substitute the head of Columbus. At last the eagle, in the place of the head of Liberty, was chosen for the golden coins. David Rittenhouse , of Philadelphia, was chosen the first director of the mint. At that city (being the seat of government) it was established, and was never moved from it. It was the sole mint until 1835, when Congr...
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