1797 Draped Bust Half Dime - 13 Stars
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$46,000 AU55 01-01-2009 Stack's
Description
The 1797 Draped Bust Half Dime - 13 Stars is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Draped Bust Half Dimes 1796-1805 series. With a mintage of 44,527, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait and the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath (1796-1797) or a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM (1800-1805). Multiple obverse die varieties with different star counts (13, 15, 16 stars). Small eagle reverse continued. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $2.3K to $31K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 1.35 grams, 16.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4260.
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