1792 Bust Half Disme - Regular Strike

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,145,625 MS68 01-01-2013 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1792 Bust Half Disme - Regular Strike is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Bust Half Disme 1792 series. With a mintage of 1,500, this is a rare issue. The obverse features Liberty facing left with hair flowing behind and the reverse displays a small eagle within a wreath. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $1,145,625 MS68 01-01-2013 Stack's Bowers. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 1.35 grams, 17.5 mm in diameter, with a diagonally reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #11020.