1809 Capped Bust Dime
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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$60,000 MS66 12-21-2020 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1809 Capped Bust Dime is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837 series. With a mintage of 51,065, this is an extremely rare issue. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a mob cap or turban and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. First year of the Capped Bust Dime. Production was modest, with numerous JR (John Reich) die varieties cataloged for this date. Estimated market value ranges from $1.0K to $15K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 2.7 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4486.
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