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10 Cents "Liberty Cap Dime" 1st variety
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 2.7 g | 18.8 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1828 |
| Value | 1 Dime = 10 Cents (0.1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, banner above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
10 C.
Designer: John Reich
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.1811
1814
1820
1821
1823
1824
1827
1828
Interesting fact
The Liberty Cap Dime, also known as the Draped Bust Dime, was designed by John Reich and features a portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a cap on her head, symbolizing freedom and liberty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 | 51065 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1811 | 65180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 | 421500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 | 942587 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 | 1186512 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 | 440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 | 510000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1827 | 1215000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents "Liberty Cap Dime" (1st variety) 1809-1828 coin.
