1798 Draped Bust Dime - Large 8
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$82,250 MS64 05-19-2015 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1798 Draped Bust Dime - Large 8 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 scarce issue. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait, while 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). Designed by Robert Scot. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 2.7 grams, 19.8 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4466. The Draped Bust Dime was among the first ten-cent coins produced by the U.S. All dates are scarce. The 1796 and 1797 with small eagle reverse are major rarities commanding strong premiums.
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