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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Draped Bust Dimes series of Dimes in the U.S. Coins contains 39 distinct entries with CPG® values between $572.00 and $1,440,000.00.
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, followed by the Capped Bust motif that was in production from 1809 through 1837.

While the Draped Bust and Capped Bust designs are the two major types of Bust dimes, there are also subtypes within those series. For the Draped Bust dime, there are two distinct types of reverse designs, including the Small Eagle (1796-1797) and the Heraldic Eagle Reverse (1798-1807). For the Capped Bust dime, there is the Wide Border variety struck on 18.8-millimeter-wide planchet (1809-1828) and a modified design with slightly small diameter of 18.5 millimeters (1828-1837).

All Draped Bust dimes are extremely scarce, though the 1805 and 1807 issues (there were none made in 1806) are slightly more numerous than those produced earlier. The scarcest issues include the 1796 Draped Bust dime, all varieties from 1797, and the various issues from 1804. Diehard Draped Bust enthusiasts recognize a number of varieties throughout each year of the series, and some of these varieties prove especially difficult.

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.

Catalog Detail

  Draped Bust Dimes Value Range Favorite
Draped Bust Dimes Value Range  
Draped Bust Dime 10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS Type Coin
$2,060
-
$1,440,000
$2,060 - $1,440,000
Draped Bust Dime 10c Heraldic Eagle, 1798-1807 MS Type Coin
$572
-
$141,100
$572 - $141,100
1796 10c MS
$2,630
-
$1,440,000
$2,630 - $1,440,000
1796 10c JR-1 MS
$2,630
-
$1,440,000
$2,630 - $1,440,000
1796 10c JR-2 MS
$2,630
-
$1,440,000
$2,630 - $1,440,000
1796 10c JR-3 MS
$2,890
-
$1,188,000
$2,890 - $1,188,000
1796 10c JR-4 MS
$2,630
-
$1,440,000
$2,630 - $1,440,000
1796 10c JR-5 MS
$2,890
-
$1,188,000
$2,890 - $1,188,000
1796 10c JR-6 MS
$2,630
-
$1,440,000
$2,630 - $1,440,000
1796 10c JR-7 MS Unique
-
 
1796 10c SP Unique
$1,200,000
-
$1,440,000
$1,200,000 - $1,440,000
1797 10c 16 Stars, JR-1 MS
$2,630
-
$270,000
$2,630 - $270,000
1797 10c 13 Stars, JR-2 MS
$2,890
-
$576,000
$2,890 - $576,000
1798/97 10c 16 Stars Reverse, JR-1 MS
$1,020
-
$66,000
$1,020 - $66,000
1798/97 10c 13 Stars Reverse, JR-2 MS
$3,500
-
$259,200
$3,500 - $259,200

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1798 10c Large 8, JR-4 MS
$845
-
$108,000
$845 - $108,000
1798 10c Small 8, JR-3 MS
$1,250
-
$360,000
$1,250 - $360,000
1800 10c MS
$686
-
$252,000
$686 - $252,000
1800 10c JR-1 MS
$686
-
$252,000
$686 - $252,000
1800 10c JR-2 MS
$686
-
$252,000
$686 - $252,000
1801 10c MS
$686
-
$151,200
$686 - $151,200
1801 10c JR-1 MS
$686
-
$151,200
$686 - $151,200
1801 10c JR-2 MS
$686
-
$151,200
$686 - $151,200
1802 10c MS
$1,380
-
$136,800
$1,380 - $136,800
1802 10c JR-1 MS Unique
-
 
1802 10c JR-2 MS
$1,380
-
$136,800
$1,380 - $136,800
1802 10c JR-3 MS
$1,510
-
$150,500
$1,510 - $150,500
1802 10c JR-4 MS
$1,380
-
$136,800
$1,380 - $136,800
1803 10c MS
$780
-
$273,600
$780 - $273,600
1803 10c JR-1 MS
-
 
1803 10c JR-2 MS
$858
-
$301,000
$858 - $301,000
1803 10c JR-3 MS
$780
-
$273,600
$780 - $273,600
1803 10c JR-4 MS
$780
-
$273,600
$780 - $273,600
1803 10c JR-5 MS
-
 
1804 10c 13 Stars Reverse, JR-1 MS
$3,880
-
$230,400
$3,880 - $230,400
1804 10c 14 Stars Reverse, JR-2 MS
$6,880
-
$576,000
$6,880 - $576,000
1805 10c 5 Berries, JR-1 MS
$572
-
$43,200
$572 - $43,200
1805 10c 4 Berries, JR-2 MS
$572
-
$141,100
$572 - $141,100
1807 10c JR-1 MS
$572
-
$141,100
$572 - $141,100
       

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Draped Bust Dimes series of Dimes in the U.S. Coins contains 39 distinct entries with CPG® values between $572.00 and $1,440,000.00.
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, followed by the Capped Bust motif that was in production from 1809 through 1837.

While the Draped Bust and Capped Bust designs are the two major types of Bust dimes, there are also subtypes within those series. For the Draped Bust dime, there are two distinct types of reverse designs, including the Small Eagle (1796-1797) and the Heraldic Eagle Reverse (1798-1807). For the Capped Bust dime, there is the Wide Border variety struck on 18.8-millimeter-wide planchet (1809-1828) and a modified design with slightly small diameter of 18.5 millimeters (1828-1837).

All Draped Bust dimes are extremely scarce, though the 1805 and 1807 issues (there were none made in 1806) are slightly more numerous than those produced earlier. The scarcest issues include the 1796 Draped Bust dime, all varieties from 1797, and the various issues from 1804. Diehard Draped Bust enthusiasts recognize a number of varieties throughout each year of the series, and some of these varieties prove especially difficult.

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.

Catalog Detail