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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:
213052
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:
Large Date
Variety 2:
JR-2
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:
6+
PCGS #:
38792
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1821 10c Large Date, JR-2 MS
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Capped Bust Dime 10c Large Planchet, 1809-1828 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Dime 10c Large Planchet, 1809-1828 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1820-10-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $35 – $65,000
1809 10c MS
Worth: $340 – $79,200
1811/09 10c MS
Worth: $150 – $28,800
1814 10c Large Date MS
Worth: $45 – $65,000
1814 10c Small Date MS
Worth: $65 – $135,000
1814 10c STATESOFAMERICA MS
Worth: $200 – $36,000
1820 10c Small 0 MS
Worth: $35 – $65,000
1820 10c Large 0 MS
Worth: $50 – $65,000
1820 10c STATESOFAMERICA MS
Worth: $85 – $55,000
1821 10c Small Date MS
Worth: $45 – $65,000
1821 10c Large Date MS
Worth: $45 – $60,000
1822 10c MS
Worth: $850 – $108,000
1823/2 10c Small E's MS
Worth: $75 – $44,000
1823/2 10c Large E's MS
Worth: $75 – $40,000
1824/2 10c MS
Worth: $60 – $40,000
1821 Capped Bust Dime. JR-2. Large Date. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$120
1821 10C Large Date, JR-2, R.7, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (0/3). Good 4 . ...
$408
1821 10C Large Date, JR-2, R.7, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/4). NGC Census: (0/2). ...
$258
1821 Capped Bust Dime. John Reich-2. Rarity-6+. Large Date. Mint State-66 (PCGS).
$70,500
1821 10C Large Date, JR-1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0)....
$239
1821 Capped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-6. Large Date. VF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$70
1821 10C Large Date, JR-2, R.7, Good 4 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (2/6 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/3 and 0/0+). Good 4 . ...
$384
1821 10C Large Date, JR-2, R.7, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/4). NGC Census: (0/2). ...
$705
1821 Capped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-7. Large Date. Good Details--Bent (PCGS).
$282
1821 Capped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-6+. Large Date. AG-3 (PCGS).
$828
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