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.
| Country | United States of America |
| Year | 1797 |
| Serie | Draped Bust Dimes |
| Denomination | 10c |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| coinage-type | Draped bust dime |
| desg | MS |
| designer | Robert Scot |
| diameter | 19 |
| edge | Reeded |
| fineness | 0.8924 |
| material | 89% silver; 11% copper |
| mintage | 25,261 |
| ngc-id | 27CW |
| 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. |
| pcgs-link | 4462 |
| pcgs-number | 4462 |
| 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. |
| variety | 16 Stars |
| weight-grams | 2.7 |
| year-display | 1796-1797 |