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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)
See Also: 1796-97 Draped Bust Dime Small Eagle History

1796 Draped Bust Dime Obverse and Reverse
1796 Draped Bust Dime Obverse & Reverse
Image Courtesy of Heritage Auctions
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)
See Also: 1798-1807 Draped Bust Dime Heraldic Eagle History

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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