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1809 10c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0775 oz +1.69%
$5.00
1809 10c MS
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Capped Bust dimes, designed by John Reich, are generally more common than the Draped Bust issues. However, like their earlier counterparts they are challenging to locate in the better Mint States grades. The 1822 and 1829 Curl Base 2 are the rarest issues, with both regularly trading in the four-figure range.

Obverse Description

Liberty is portrayed, facing left, with cap on her head and the word LIBERTY on her crown. 7 and 6 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the date positioned in the bottom center.

Reverse Description

An eagle is centered in the design with a shield over its chest, holding arrows and olive branches in its talons. A ribbon above bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The denomination listed as "10 C." appears at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 3971
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1809
Reverse Designer: John Reich
Reverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 10 C.
Fineness: 0.8924
Weight (gr): 2.7 gr
Weight (oz): 0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.0775 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 18.8
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1809
Denomination: 10c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 51,065
Coinage Type: Capped bust dime
Coinage Years: 1809-1837
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: 3
PCGS #: 4486
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1809 10c MS
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1809 10c MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0775 oz +1.69%
$5.00
GSID:3971 PCGS:4486 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1809 10c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $95,000 $1,234
MS66 - $79,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234

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