1797 10c 16 Stars

Coin / United States of America / 10c / Draped Bust Dimes / 1797 / Philadelphia

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