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Bust dimes represent the first iteration of the ten-cent coin, which debuted in 1796. The Draped Bust design is often credited to Gilbert Stuart and was struck from 1796 through 1807.
Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The so-called "small eagle" is portrayed standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by an olive wreath that is tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
84316
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight (gr):
2.7 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0775 oz
Strike Type:
Specimen
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
SP
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Draped bust dime
Coinage Years:
1796-1797
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
94461
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1796 10c SP
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,440,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,200,000 | $1,234 |
Draped Bust Dime 10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Dime 10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1796-10-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,900 – $1,200,000
1796 10c MS
Worth: $1,900 – $1,200,000
1797 10c 16 Stars MS
Worth: $1,900 – $250,000
1797 10c 13 Stars MS
Worth: $2,090 – $480,000
Draped Bust Dime 10c Heraldic Eagle, 1798-1807 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Dime 10c Heraldic Eagle, 1798-1807 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1805-10-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $275 – $120,000
1798/97 10c 16 Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $800 – $100,000
1798/97 10c 13 Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $2,800 – $216,000
1798 10c Large 8 MS
Worth: $650 – $90,000
1798 10c Small 8 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $300,000
1800 10c MS
Worth: $550 – $210,000
1801 10c MS
Worth: $500 – $138,000
1802 10c MS
Worth: $900 – $114,000
1803 10c MS
Worth: $500 – $216,000
1804 10c 13 Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $2,500 – $192,000
1804 10c 14 Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $3,000 – $480,000
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