1827 10c JR-10

Coin / United States of America / 1827 / Philadelphia / Capped Bust Dimes / 10c

Special specimen striking.

coinage-type Capped bust dime
desg SP
designer John Reich
diameter 18.8
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9
material 89% silver; 11% copper
ngc-id 237L
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 625361
pcgs-number 625361
prefix Special Strike
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 JR-10
weight-grams 2.7
year-display 1820-1827