1804 10c 13 Stars Reverse

Coin / United States of America / 10c / Draped Bust Dimes / 1804 / 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 1804
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 8,265
ngc-id 236M
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 4474
pcgs-number 4474
reverse-description The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
variety 13 Stars Reverse
weight-grams 2.7
year-display 1798-1807