Whitman Expo
1827 JR-10 Dime SP Values
Details
Special specimen striking.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
213139
Coin Date:
1827
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
SP
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Capped bust dime
Coinage Years:
1820-1827
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Prefix:
Special Strike
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
JR-10
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.7 gr
Weight:
0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0775 oz
Strike Type:
Specimen
Diameter:
18.8 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
