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Bust dimes with proof strikes are extremely rare and should only be purchased when certified by a reputable grading firm.
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:
213138
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1822
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 10 C.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.7 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0775 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
18.8
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1822
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3 known
Coinage Type:
Capped bust dime
Coinage Years:
1820-1827
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
94540
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Coin Value History
1822 10c PR DCAM
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Capped Bust Dime 10c Large Planchet, 1820-1827 PR [Type]
![Capped Bust Dime 10c Large Planchet, 1820-1827 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1825-10-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $14,000 – $162,000
1820 10c PR
1821 10c PR
Worth: $25,000 – $230,000
1822 10c PR
Worth: $350,000 – $420,000
1822 10c PR CAM
Worth: $350,000 – $420,000
1824/2 10c PR
Worth: $18,500 – $162,000
1825 10c PR
Worth: $18,500 – $162,000
1827 10c PR
Worth: $18,500 – $162,000
1827 10c JR-10 SP
Worth: $18,500 – $162,000
Capped Bust Dime 10c Small Planchet, 1828-1837 PR [Type]
![Capped Bust Dime 10c Small Planchet, 1828-1837 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1835-10-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $13,000 – $144,000
1828 10c Small Planchet, Small Date, JR-1 PR
Worth: $13,000 – $144,000
1829 10c PR
Worth: $14,000 – $144,000
1829 10c PR CAM
Worth: $15,000 – $144,000
1830 10c PR
Worth: $13,000 – $144,000
1830 10c PR CAM
Worth: $15,000 – $144,000
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