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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:
374672
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
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
Variety:
13 Stars
Variety 2:
JR-2
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
25,261
Coinage Type:
Draped bust dime
Coinage Years:
1796-1797
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
38749
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1797 10c 13 Stars, JR-2 MS
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1797 10c 13 Stars, JR-2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$576,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $480,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $1,900 – $250,000
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Worth: $2,090 – $480,000
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Worth: $275 – $120,000
1798/97 10c 16 Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $1,000 – $100,800
1798/97 10c 13 Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $1,900 – $216,000
1798 10c Large 8 MS
Worth: $750 – $90,000
1798 10c Small 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $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
1797 Draped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-4. 13 Stars. EF Details--Scratches (NGC).
$10,800
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, VG8 PCGS....
$4,560
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, VG10 PCGS....
$5,400
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, MS62+ PCGS. CAC....
$63,000
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, VF35 NGC. ...
$8,400
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, AU53 PCGS. ...
$16,200
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (5/18). PCGS Population: (1/3). Good 6 . ...
$2,640
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, -- Plugged -- ANACS. Poor 1 Details. ...
$540
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, XF40 PCGS. CAC. ...
$13,200
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$2,640
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, Fine 12 NGC. ...
$4,800
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, AG3 PCGS. ...
$1,560
1797 Draped Bust Dime. 13 Stars. John Reich-2. Rarity-4. Mint State-64 (PCGS).
$176,250
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, AU58 PCGS. ...
$30,550
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, AU55 NGC. ...
$21,150
1797 Draped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-4. 13 Stars. Good Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$3,600
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, VG8 PCGS....
$5,040
1797 Draped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-4. 13 Stars. VG-10 (PCGS).
$4,080
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, MS62 PCGS. ...
$51,700
1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, VF35 PCGS Gold Shield. ...
$7,800
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