Draped Bust Dime (1796 - 1807)

Draped Bust Dime General Grading Standards

AG3 About Good - Details clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date readable. Bust outlined, but no detail.
VG8 Very Good - All but deepest drapery folds worn smooth. Hairlines nearly gone and curls lack detail.
F12 Fine - All drapery lines visible. Hair partly worn.
VF20 Very Fine - Only left side of drapery is indistinct.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair well outlined and shows details.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mint luster is still present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.

Small Eagle Dimes (1796-1797)

1796 Draped Bust Dime Obverse and Reverse
1796 Draped Bust Dime Obverse & Reverse
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Designer: Obverse by Robert Scot, reverse by John Eckstein
Diameter: 19.8 millimetersContent: 89.2% silver 10.8% other
Weight: 2.7 gramsEdge: Reeded
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
179622,1350
179725,2610

Heraldic Eagle With Shield Dimes (1798-1807)

Designer: Robert ScotContent: 89.2% silver 10.8% other
Diameter: 19.8 millimetersEdge: Reeded
Weight: 2.7 grams 
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
179827,5500
180021,7600
180134,6400
180210,9750
180333,0400
18048,2650
1805120,7800
1807165,0000

Mint Mark Legend

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
NonePhiladelphia1793-present

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