1825 Capped Bust Dime
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$23,000 MS66 06-02-2002 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1825 Capped Bust Dime is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837 series. The U.S. Mint produced 410,000 examples. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a mob cap or turban, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designed by John Reich. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 2.7 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4503. The Capped Bust Dime was produced in two major types: a large-diameter version (1809-1828) and a smaller version with a reeded edge (1828-1837) designed for use with the new close-collar striking technology.. Rich in die varieties cataloged in the JR (John Reich) reference system. The 1822 is a key date.
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