Bust dimes with proof strikes are extremely rare and should only be purchased when certified by a reputable grading firm.
coinage-type | Capped bust dime |
desg | PR |
designer | John Reich |
diameter | 18.8 |
edge | Reeded |
fineness | 0.9 |
material | 89% silver; 11% copper |
mintage | 3-5 Known |
ngc-id | 237J |
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. |
pcgs-link | 4539 |
pcgs-number | 4539 |
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. |
weight-grams | 2.7 |
year-display | 1820-1827 |