... appointed Philadelphian David Rittenhouse, a American scientist, as the first Director of the Mint. famous heavy-handed spearheaded 6. Under Rittenhouse, the Mint produced its first coins: ... a national Mint. ratification rationalization realization restitution 3. On April 2, 1792, Congress passed The Act, which created the Mint and authorized construction of a Mint building ... memento memorabilia 10. In addition. the mint is responsible for receiving, redeeming, and processing coins. counterfeit foreign mutilated previous Coinage Money Species Stamp 4....