1821 10c Large Date

Coin / United States of America / 1821 / Philadelphia / Capped Bust Dimes / 10c

Capped Bust dimes, designed by John Reich, are generally more common than the Draped Bust issues. However, like their earlier counterparts they are challenging to locate in the better Mint States grades. The 1822 and 1829 Curl Base 2 are the rarest issues, with both regularly trading in the four-figure range.

coinage-type Capped bust dime
desg MS
designer John Reich
diameter 18.8
edge Reeded
fineness 0.8924
material 89% silver; 11% copper
mintage 1,186,512
ngc-id 236Y
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 4496
pcgs-number 4496
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.
variety Large Date
weight-grams 2.7
year-display 1809-1837