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1821 10c Small Date MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0775 oz +13.77%
$2.94
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Capped Bust dimes, designed by John Reich, are generally more common than the Draped Bust issues. However, like their earlier counterparts they are challenging to locate in the better Mint States grades. The 1822 and 1829 Curl Base 2 are the rarest issues, with both regularly trading in the four-figure range.

Obverse Description

Liberty is portrayed, facing left, with cap on her head and the word LIBERTY on her crown. 7 and 6 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the date positioned in the bottom center.

Reverse Description

An eagle is centered in the design with a shield over its chest, holding arrows and olive branches in its talons. A ribbon above bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The denomination listed as "10 C." appears at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 3980
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1821
Reverse Designer: John Reich
Reverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 10 C.
Fineness: 0.8924
Weight (gr): 2.7 gr
Weight (oz): 0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.0775 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 18.8
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Small Date
Coin Date: 1821
Denomination: 10c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 1,186,512
Coinage Type: Capped bust dime
Coinage Years: 1809-1837
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: 2
PCGS #: 94496
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1821 10c Small Date MS
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1821 10c Small Date MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0775 oz +13.77%
$2.94
GSID:3980 PCGS:94496 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $66,000 $1,234
MS67 - $55,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $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

Auction Prices

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1821 10C Small Date, JR-10, Low R.4, MS65 NGC. ...
$7,320
Sold 1/15/2026
Heritage Auctions
1821 10C Small Date, JR-10, Low R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 30, 4 finer (10/25). CDN: $302.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$354
Sold 1/12/2026
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1821 10C Small Date, JR-9, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 12, 6 finer (10/25). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$220
Sold 1/12/2026
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1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, AU55 NGC....
$1,080
Sold 4/8/2025
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1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
Sold 4/4/2025
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1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (6/105). Mintage 1,186,512....
$750
Sold 1/6/2025
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1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/5). PCGS Population: (2/7). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50...
$750
Sold 11/21/2023
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1821 10C Small Date Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/182). NGC Census: (3/55). CDN: $74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . ...
$71
Sold 9/19/2023
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1821 10C Small Date VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/108). NGC Census: (4/30). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$228
Sold 5/9/2023
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1821 10C Small Date -- Scratched -- ANACS. VF35 Details....
$264
Sold 5/9/2023
Heritage Auctions
1821 10c PCGS XF40 (Small Date)
$453
Sold 4/3/2023
DLRC
1821 10c PCGS VF20 (Small Date)
$300
Sold 2/6/2023
DLRC
1821 10C Small Date XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/48 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (1/20 and 0/1+). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$576
Sold 8/17/2021
Heritage Auctions
1821 10c PCGS/CAC VG-10 (Small Date)
$191
Sold 2/22/2021
DLRC
1821 10C Small Date, JR-9, R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$4,801
Sold 1/21/2021
Heritage Auctions
1821 10C Small Date VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/149). NGC Census: (5/44). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . ...
$91
Sold 6/16/2020
Heritage Auctions
1821 10C Small Date Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (6/31). PCGS Population: (5/118). Fine 15. From The Poulos Family Collec...
$150
Sold 8/27/2019
Heritage Auctions
1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, AU58+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,220
Sold 7/12/2019
Heritage Auctions
1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, MS67 ★ NGC. ...
$31,200
Sold 1/10/2019
Heritage Auctions
$17,700
Sold 6/1/2014
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