Designed by: John Reich (adapted from)
Issue Dates: 1828-1837
Composition: 88.24% silver, 11.76% copper
Diameter: 17.9 mm (with some variation)
Weight: 2.69 grams (41.51 grains)
Edge: Reeded
Business Strike Mintage: 6,778,350
Proof Mintage: Fewer than 200
Introduction to the Second Capped Bust Dime Type – 1828 to 1837
The 1828–1837 Capped Bust dime represents the next chapter in early U.S. silver coinage, introducing technological advancements while preserving ... Read More
Designed by: John Reich (adapted from)
Issue Dates: 1828-1837
Composition: 88.24% silver, 11.76% copper
Diameter: 17.9 mm (with some variation)
Weight: 2.69 grams (41.51 grains)
Edge: Reeded
Business Strike Mintage: 6,778,350
Proof Mintage: Fewer than 200
Introduction to the Second Capped Bust Dime Type – 1828 to 1837
The 1828–1837 Capped Bust dime represents the next chapter in early U.S. silver coinage, introducing technological advancements while preserving the iconic Liberty portrait. This subtype—struck on smaller diameter planchets in a closed collar—features subtle yet important refinements that distinguish it from the earlier 1809–1827 wide border type.
On the obverse, Liberty wears a soft cap inscribed LIBERTY, with flowing hair and drapery secured at the shoulder. The reverse retains the Heraldic Eagle motif with shield, olive branch, and arrows, surrounded by the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 10 C.
Why Collect This Type:
✅ First U.S. Dimes Struck in a Closed Collar – Precision Strike with Uniform Diameter
✅ Transitional Era Between Early and Modern Coinage
✅ Rich in Die Varieties – Ideal for Specialists and Variety Collectors
✅ Affordable Entry Point into Early American Dimes
Key Dates and Notable Varieties:
1828 Dime: Available in both Large Date and Small Date varieties. While neither is rare, Uncirculated examples are elusive, especially with original surfaces.
1829 Dime: Features over a dozen known die marriages, with transitional reverse denticle styles. Scattered Proofs exist and are exceedingly rare.
1830 Dime: Includes the desirable 1830/29 overdate variety, now widely collected after its discovery in the late 1960s. Two reverse dies known for this overdate.
1831–1837 Dimes: Readily available in all circulated grades. 1837 dimes are scarcer overall. Several die marriages are documented, with many listed in both the Red Book and Early United States Dimes 1796–1837.
Availability by Grade:
Circulated: Good (G4) through Extremely Fine (EF45) examples are widely available.
AU (About Uncirculated): Seen with some frequency, especially for 1831–1836 issues.
Mint State: Most survivors fall into MS60–MS62 range. Coins grading MS63 or higher are decidedly rare, and true Gem MS65 examples are extremely elusive.
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