Bust Dimes Dates and Values 2022

Years of Production

1796-1837

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Draped Bust Dime

10 Most Valuable Draped Bust Dimes

These numbers are based on coins in MS60 Condition or better.

1. 1798 8 over 7, 16 stars: $9,800 - $21,800
2. 1796 Small Eagle: $25,000 - $45,000
3. 1798 Small 8: $25,000 - $45,000
4. 1800: $27,000 - $45,000
5. 1801: $33,000 - $50,000
6. 1797 Small Eagle, 16 stars: $35,000 - $52,000
7. 1802: $38,000 - $50,000
8. 1803: $52,000 - $70,000
9. 1798 8 over 7, 13 stars: $60,000 - $75,000
10. 1797 Small Eagle, 13 stars: $60,000 - $85,000

Draped Bust Dime Key Dates

Keep an eye out for these Draped Bust key dates.

1. 1804 13 Stars
2. 1804 14 Stars
3. 1796
4. 1797
5. 1802

The Draped Bust dime, which was originally called a "disme" was one of the very first coins authorized under the Coinage Act of 1792.

Designed by the very first Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, Robert Scot.

This coin had two different types of reverses, the first, which was only used in 1796-1797 is referred to as the small eagle reverse.  The second reverse, which was introduced in 1798, is an eagle again, but it's portrayed in a heraldic style, and took much inspiration from the Great Seal of the United States.

The obverse of the Draped Bust dime shows a representation of Liberty facing right, with her flowing hair drawn back into a bow, the word "LIBERTY" above her, and she is surrounded by stars. 

In 1796, there were fifteen stars to represent the current number of states in the Union, and in 1797 there were two issues of the coin, one with 16 stars and one with 13 stars.  The Mint decided to stick with just thirteen stars instead of continuously adding more as more States joined the Union.

Capped Bust Dime

10 Most Valuable Capped Bust Dimes

These numbers are based on coins in MS60 Condition or better.

1. 1824 4 over 2, pointy 1: $2,200 - $4,400
2. 1814 small date: $2,700 - $5,500
3. 1814 StatesofAmerica: $3,200 - $5,500
4. 1820 StatesofAmerica: $3,200 - $5,500
5. 1828 curl base 2: $2,400 - $6,000
6. 1829 extra large 10c: $3,000 - $6,500
7. 1811 11 over 9: $3,700 - $6,900
8. 1809: $5,000 - $7,800
9. 1824 4 over 2, pointy 1: $10,000 - $20,000
10. 1822: $16,600 - $27,900

Capped Bust Dime Key Dates

Keep an eye out for these Capped Bust dime key dates.

1. 1809
2. 1822
3. 1829

The Capped Bust dime was first released in 1809, and was produced until 1837 when it was replaced by the Seated Liberty design.  This design was created by John Reich, who was an assistant engraver to Robert Scot.

The coin features a depiction of Liberty, facing left, and wearing a cap with the word LIBERTY on the band.  This is called a Phrygian Cap, it's from ancient Greece and was a popular symbol in America for freedom during the Revolutionary War.  She's surrounded by 13 stars, which represent the first 13 colonies of course, and the date is below her at the bottom of the coin.

The reverse of the capped bust depicts an eagle with its wings outstretched, and carrying a shield on its breast.  At its feet, it holds an olive branch representing peace, and arrows, representing the readiness for war if needed.  The reverse also contains a scroll inscribed with the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and above it along the edge of the coin are the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".