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PCGS Number: 38744 Coin Date: 1796 Denomination (Short): 10c Denomination (Long): 10 Cents Variety: JR-3 Desg: MS Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper Mintage: 22,135 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Draped bust dime Coinage Years: 1796-1797 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 19 Fineness: 0.8924 Weight (Grams): 2.7 Weight (Ounces): 0.0868 Designer: Robert Scot Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom. Reverse Description: The so-called "small eagle" is portrayed standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by an olive wreath that is tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned. General Notes: Bust dimes represent the first iteration of the ten-cent coin, which debuted in 1796. The Draped Bust design is often credited to Gilbert Stuart and was struck from 1796 through 1807. PCGS #: 38744 NGC ID: 236B
