1798 Draped Bust Dime - 8/7 16 Star Reverse
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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.
Auction Record
$99,000 MS65+ 01-15-2023 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1798 Draped Bust Dime - 8/7 16 Star Reverse is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Draped Bust Dimes 1796-1807 series. 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. 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 #4468.
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