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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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Coin Value History
1821 10c Small Date MS
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1821 10c Small Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $55,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $577.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. ...
$793
1821 10C Small Date, JR-10, Low R.4, MS65 NGC. ...
$7,320
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
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
1821 Capped Bust Dime. JR-9. Rarity-2. Small Date. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC.
$7,200
1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, AU55 NGC....
$1,080
1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
1821 Capped Bust Dime. JR-8. Rarity-2. Small Date. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$288
1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (6/105). Mintage 1,186,512....
$750
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
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
1821 10C Small Date -- Scratched -- ANACS. VF35 Details....
$264
1821 10C Small Date VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/108). NGC Census: (4/30). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$228
1821 10c PCGS VF20 (Small Date)
$300
1821 Capped Bust Dime. JR-9. Rarity-2. Small Date. MS-62 (PCGS).
$2,280
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
1821 10c PCGS/CAC VG-10 (Small Date)
$191
1821 10C Small Date VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/149). NGC Census: (5/44). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . ...
$91
1821 10C Small Date Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (6/31). PCGS Population: (5/118). Fine 15. From The Poulos Family Collec...
$150
1821 10C Small Date, JR-8, R.2, AU58+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,220
Capped Bust Dime 10c Large Planchet, 1809-1828 MS [Type]
Worth: $45 – $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: $45 – $75,000
1814 10c STATESOFAMERICA MS
Worth: $200 – $36,000
1820 10c Small 0 MS
Worth: $45 – $65,000
1820 10c Large 0 MS
Worth: $45 – $65,000
1820 10c STATESOFAMERICA MS
Worth: $85 – $55,000
1821 10c Large Date MS
Worth: $45 – $60,000
1822 10c MS
Worth: $850 – $108,000
1823/2 10c Small E's MS
Worth: $55 – $44,000
1823/2 10c Large E's MS
Worth: $55 – $40,000
1824/2 10c MS
Worth: $40 – $40,000
1825 10c MS
Worth: $45 – $40,000
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