1828 Proof Capped Bust Dime - Small Date

Coin Details

Auction Record

$31,200 PR65 04-25-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1828 Proof Capped Bust Dime - Small Date is a proof dime struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837 series. With a mintage of 5, this is an extremely rare issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with less than 1% of total production. 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $31,200 PR65 04-25-2021 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 2.67 grams, 18.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4547.