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PCGS Number: 38746
Coin Date: 1796
Denomination (Short): 10c
Denomination (Long): 10 Cents
Variety: JR-5
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 #: 38746
NGC ID: 236B