1829 Capped Bust Dime
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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.
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$7,800 VF30 12-13-2022 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1829 Capped Bust Dime is a dime from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837 series. With a mintage of 770,000, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 7 mint variants, representing only 14% 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 first full year of the small-type Capped Bust Dime with the close-collar striking technology. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $6.3K to $54K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 2.67 grams, 18.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #38827.
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