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Draped Bust Dime 10c Small Eagle 1796-1797

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $2,620.00
G4 $3,500.00
G6 $3,880.00
VG8 $4,380.00
VG10 $4,880.00
F12 $5,500.00
F15 $6,000.00
VF20 $6,500.00
VF25 $7,000.00
VF30 $7,750.00
VF35 $8,500.00
XF40 $10,600.00
XF45 $12,000.00
AU50 $14,400.00
AU53 $15,600.00
AU55 $16,800.00
AU58 $19,800.00
MS60 $20,400.00
MS61 $22,200.00
MS62 $27,600.00
MS63 $43,200.00
MS64 $66,000.00
MS65 $126,000.00
MS66 $180,000.00
MS67 $900,000.00
MS68 $1,200,000.00
AG3 CAC $3,150.00
G4 CAC $4,200.00
G6 CAC $4,650.00
VG8 CAC $5,250.00
VG10 CAC $5,850.00
F12 CAC $6,600.00
F15 CAC $7,200.00
VF20 CAC $7,800.00
VF25 CAC $9,100.00
VF30 CAC $10,100.00
VF35 CAC $11,000.00
XF40 CAC $13,300.00
XF45 CAC $15,300.00
AU50 CAC $18,700.00
AU53 CAC $20,300.00
AU55 CAC $21,800.00
AU58 CAC $25,700.00
MS60 CAC $26,500.00
MS61 CAC $28,900.00
MS62 CAC $35,900.00
MS63 CAC $56,200.00
MS64 CAC $85,800.00
MS65 CAC $151,200.00
MS66 CAC $234,000.00
MS67 CAC $1,080,000.00
MS68 CAC $1,440,000.00

Apr Data

623 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1797 Draped Bust Dime. 16 Stars. EF Details--Bent (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 3,600 03/08/2023
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-1. Rarity-3. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 14,400 03/21/2023
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-1. Rarity-3. Good Details--Scratch (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,920 03/22/2023
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-1. Rarity-3. Fine-12 (PCGS). 12 Stacks Bowers 4,800 03/23/2023
    1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, VG8 PCGS. A pleasing, problem-free collector-grade example of the JR-2 variety. Slate-gray in 8 HA 4,200 04/07/2023
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, MS63+ PCGS. CAC. 63 HA 50,400 05/03/2023
    1796 10C JR-4, R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. 58 HA 20,400 05/03/2023
    1796 10C JR-6, R.3, AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 31,200 05/04/2023
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, AU58 NGC. 58 HA 15,000 05/04/2023
    1796 10C JR-6, R.3, MS64★ Prooflike NGC. 64 HA 60,000 08/15/2023
    1796 10C JR-6, R.3, MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 51,600 08/15/2023
    1797 Draped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-4. 13 Stars. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. 55 Stacks Bowers 36,000 08/16/2023
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. VG Details--Damage (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 2,040 08/23/2023
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-1. Rarity-3. VF-30 (PCGS). 30 Stacks Bowers 5,760 11/21/2023
    1796 10C JR-6, R.3, AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 18,000 12/14/2023
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, VG8 PCGS. 8 HA 3,840 12/15/2023
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, AU55 NGC. 55 HA 13,200 01/10/2024
    1796 10C JR-2, R.4, XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 10,200 01/10/2024
    1796 10C JR-3, R.5, VF30 PCGS. CAC. 30 HA 6,600 01/10/2024
    1796 10C JR-2, R.4, VG8 NGC. 8 HA 6,000 01/10/2024
    1796 10C JR-4, R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. 58 HA 34,800 01/11/2024
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 12,600 02/08/2024
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 13,200 02/08/2024
    1797 Draped Bust Dime. JR-1. Rarity-4. 16 Stars. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. 55 Stacks Bowers 38,400 03/26/2024
    1796 10C JR-3, R.5, VF35 PCGS. 35 HA 6,900 03/29/2024
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. 15 HA 6,600 05/08/2024
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. 15 HA 6,900 05/09/2024
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-3. Rarity-5. MS-61 (PCGS). CMQ. 61 Stacks Bowers 48,000 08/13/2024
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-4. Rarity-4. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 19,200 08/13/2024
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-4. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. 45 Stacks Bowers 13,200 08/13/2024
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-1. Rarity-3. Unc Details--Scratch (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 10,200 08/13/2024
    1796 10C JR-3, R.5, AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (1/3). Mintage 22,135. 3 HA 2,640 08/18/2024
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. Poor-1 (NGC). 1 Stacks Bowers 1,320 09/11/2024
    1796 10C JR-2, R.4, AU55 PCGS. CAC. 55 HA 21,000 09/12/2024
    1797 10C 16 Stars, JR-1, R.4, MS62 PCGS. CAC. 62 HA 45,600 11/21/2024
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-3. Rarity-5. Good Details--Scratch (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,800 11/25/2024
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. 15 HA 5,280 01/15/2025
    1796 10C JR-6, R.3, Good 4 PCGS. CAC. 4 HA 5,040 01/15/2025
    1797 Draped Bust Dime. JR-1. Rarity-4. 16 Stars. EF Details--Damage (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 4,080 02/04/2025
    1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, MS62+ PCGS. CAC. 62 HA 63,000 02/27/2025
    1796 10C JR-3, R.5, AG3 NGC. 3 HA 2,640 02/28/2025
    No Date 10C Type Two, Silver -- Clipped Planchet -- MS60 PCGS. 2.53g. 60 HA 59 03/31/2025
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-6. Rarity-3. AU-58 (NGC). OH. 58 Stacks Bowers 15,600 04/01/2025
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-4. Rarity-4. EF-40 (PCGS). 40 Stacks Bowers 9,600 04/01/2025
    1796 Draped Bust Dime. JR-6. Rarity-3. VF-35 (PCGS). 35 Stacks Bowers 8,100 04/01/2025
    1797 Draped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-4. 13 Stars. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 4,800 04/01/2025
    1797 Draped Bust Dime. JR-1. Rarity-4. 16 Stars. VF Details--Bent (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 3,600 04/01/2025
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, AU53 PCGS. CAC. 53 HA 21,600 04/03/2025
    1796 10C JR-1, R.3, AU50 PCGS. CAC. 50 HA 26,400 04/03/2025
    1797 10C 13 Stars, JR-2, R.4, VG10 PCGS. 10 HA 5,400 04/04/2025
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 4460
      Coin Date: Draped Bust Dime
      Denomination (Short): 10c
      Denomination (Long): 10 Cents
      Variety: Small Eagle
      Variety 2: 1796-1797
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Draped bust dime
      Coinage Years: 1796-1797
      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 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 #: 4460
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