Save 15% on Books & Supplies at Whitman.com. Use promo code: WHITMAN15

1801 10c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0775 oz +13.77%
$2.94
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!

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 centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.

Catalog Information

GSID: 3963
Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1801
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: Business
Diameter: 19
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1801
Denomination: 10c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 34,640
Coinage Type: Draped bust dime
Coinage Years: 1798-1807
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: 4
PCGS #: 4471
Subscribe to View

View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.

Coin Value History
1801 10c MS
Value By Grade
1801 10c MS
CPG (retail) values
Value by grade is available to subscribers. Subscribe to View

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0775 oz +13.77%
$2.94
GSID:3963 PCGS:4471 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $165,500 $1,234
MS65 - $138,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234
P1 CAC $1,234 $1,234
P1 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

Recent public sale records for this item
See all
1801 10C JR-2, High R.4, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: 12 in 3, 83 finer (12/25). CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mint...
$1,586
Sold 1/27/2026
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C JR-2, High R.4, VG8 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CAC Population: (3/13). Mintage 34,6...
$2,880
Sold 4/14/2025
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C JR-2, High R.4, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/1). NGC Census: (0/1). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mi...
$2,280
Sold 1/14/2024
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/62). NGC Census: (0/27). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 34...
$1,020
Sold 5/9/2023
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C JR-1, R.4, VF20 PCGS. Pleasing steel-gray patina includes overtones of olive and russet on this midgrade circulate...
$3,000
Sold 4/7/2023
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C JR-2, High R.4, Fine 15 NGC. Among Heraldic Eagle dimes, 1801 is a better date and JR-2 is the better of the two v...
$2,400
Sold 2/6/2022
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C JR-1, R.4, VF35 NGC. ...
$3,840
Sold 6/18/2021
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C JR-1, R.4, VF30 PCGS. Within the Heraldic Eagle Draped Bust dime series, only the 1805 and 1807 issues are general...
$3,600
Sold 1/29/2021
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C JR-1, R.4, VF25 PCGS. Pleasing slate-gray surfaces exhibit flecks of deeper gunmetal-gray within the recesses of t...
$2,640
Sold 10/20/2020
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/81 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (4/29 and 0/0+). Mintage 34,640. ...
$384
Sold 10/6/2020
Heritage Auctions
1801 10c NGC Poor-01
$427
Sold 6/29/2020
DLRC
1801 10C JR-1, R.4, MS65 NGC. CAC. ...
$81,000
Sold 4/23/2020
Heritage Auctions
10C 1801 PCGS XF45
$4,935
Sold 12/14/2017
Legend Numismatics
1801 10C JR-1, R.4, AU50 PCGS. ...
$9,694
Sold 6/12/2016
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C JR-2, R.5, MS62 NGC. ...
$37,600
Sold 5/12/2015
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C JR-2, R.5, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$25,850
Sold 12/7/2014
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C -- Environmental Damage -- Genuine PCGS. XF Details. JR-1, R.4. ...
$1,939
Sold 12/2/2012
Heritage Auctions
$25,300
Sold 1/29/2012
GOLDBERG COINS
1801 10C AU55 PCGS. JR-1, R.4. ...
$17,250
Sold 1/8/2012
Heritage Auctions
1801 10C PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .98 suggests Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCG...
$230
Sold 9/26/2010
Heritage Auctions
Subscribe to View

View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.

Related Items

Other items from this series
See all

From the Greysheet Marketplace

Live listings from Greysheet dealers
See all

Greysheet News

Prominent Collector Dell Loy Hansen Submitting His Historical Collection Of U.S. Coins To CAC Grading
Prominent Collector Dell Loy Hansen Submitting His Historical Collection Of U.S. Coins To CAC Grading

The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”

American Numismatic Association's Largest Coin Show, August 6-10 In Chicago
American Numismatic Association's Largest Coin Show, August 6-10 In Chicago

Dazzling rarities, free educational opportunities, family fun and more await at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

United States Mint Unveils Designs For The 2025 United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program
United States Mint Unveils Designs For The 2025 United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program

The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.

Events

DLRC Weekly Auctions
DLRC Weekly Auctions Location: DAVID LAWRENCE RARE COINS
Sunday, May 3, 2026
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions Location: https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive
Sunday, May 3, 2026
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions Location: https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive
Sunday, May 10, 2026