1811 Capped Bust Dime
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About This Coin
The 1811 Capped Bust Dime is a United States dime from the Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837 series — the second year of the series. In 1811, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 65,180. This represents the second-lowest annual mintage in the series, below the series median of 1.0 million. 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. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 2.7 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Struck two years after the 1809 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $317 to $10K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $24K in GEM BU grade at Stack's. Designed by John Reich.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.