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1828 Capped Bust Dime - Large Date

Strike Type
1828 Capped Bust Dime - Large Date

Coin Details

Year
1828
Denomination
Dime
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837
Designer
John Reich
Composition
89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Weight
2.7g
Diameter
19mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$159 - $8,586

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

$49,200 MS64+ 01-15-2023 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1828 Capped Bust Dime - Large Date is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837 series. 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. The reduced-size type was introduced, with a smaller diameter and reeded edge. Both large and small sizes may have been struck this year. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $159 to $8.6K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 2.7 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4506.

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