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1 Dime "Draped Bust Dime" Heraldic eagle
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 2.70 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1798-1807 |
| Value | 1 Dime = 10 Cents (0.1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 2.70 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Heraldic eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Engraver: Robert Scot
Designer: Gilbert Stuart
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 41³∕₅ grains and the silver content was 37¹∕₈ grains, hence the unusual .8924 fineness.1798
1804
1805
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1798-1807 Draped Bust Dime is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Lady Liberty on a US coin. The design of Lady Liberty on the obverse (front) side of the coin was created by John Reich and is based on a famous statue of Liberty that was erected in New York Harbor in 1886. The image of Lady Liberty on the coin has become an iconic symbol of American freedom and democracy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | 27550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1800 | 21760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1801 | 34640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1802 | 10975 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1803 | 33040 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1804 | 8265 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 | 120780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1807 | 165000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dime "Draped Bust Dime" (Heraldic eagle) 1798-1807 coin.
