1829 Capped Bust Dime
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About This Coin
The 1829 Capped Bust Dime is a United States dime from the Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837 series — 12th of 20 years in the series. In 1829, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 5.4 million. This represents the highest annual mintage in the entire series, above 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. The first full year of the small-type Capped Bust Dime with the close-collar striking technology. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 2.67 grams, 18.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $6.3K to $54K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $71K in PR66 grade at Stack's Bowers. 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.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(8)
1829 Capped Bust Dime
1829 Capped Bust Dime - Curl Base 2
1829 Capped Bust Dime - Extra Large 10C
1829 Capped Bust Dime - Large 10C
1829 Capped Bust Dime - Medium
1829 Capped Bust Dime - Small 10C
1829 Capped Bust Dime - Small/Large 10C