1798 Draped Bust Dime - 8/7 13 Star Reverse

Coin Details

Auction Record

$83,375 MS62 02-23-2005 Heritage Auctions

Description

Part of the Draped Bust Dimes 1796-1807 series, the 1798 Draped Bust Dime - 8/7 13 Star Reverse is a dime from the Philadelphia Mint. With a mintage of 27,550, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 4 mint variants, representing only 25% 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 (1798-1807). The heraldic eagle reverse was introduced, replacing the small eagle. Multiple die varieties cataloged. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $1.2K to $43K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 2.7 grams, 19.8 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4469.