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PCGS Number: 404859 Coin Date: 1803 Denomination (Short): 10c Denomination (Long): 10 Cents Variety: JR-5 Desg: MS Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper Mintage: 33,040 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Draped bust dime Coinage Years: 1798-1807 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 19 Fineness: 0.8924 Weight (Grams): 2.7 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 centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top 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 #: 404859 NGC ID: 236L
