Coin Overview Feature Details Date 1833 Denomination 10 Cents (Dime) Type Capped Bust Designer John Reich (modified by William Kneass) Composition 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper Weight 2.67 grams Diameter 18.5 mm Mint Philadelphia (no mintmark) Grade PCGS MS65 (Mint State 65) – Gem Uncirculated Design Details Obverse: Liberty facing left, wearing a Phrygian (freedom) cap with “LIBERTY” inscribed on the headband. Surrounded by 13 stars and the date (1833) at the bottom. Reverse: Heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, holding arrows and an olive branch. Scroll above the eagle reads “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. Inscription: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and denomination “10C”. Rarity & Value (as of current market trends) Mintage: 485,000 (low by modern standards) Survivor Rarity in MS65: Scarce in gem condition. Fewer than ~50 examples certified by PCGS at this level. AG-3 About Good- Details clear enough to identify. G-4 Good- Date, letters, and stars discernible. Bust outlined, no details. VG-8 Very Good- Legends and date plain. Some letters in “LIBERTY” visible. F-12 Fine- Clear “LIBERTY”. Ear and shoulder clasp visible. Part of rim visible on both sides. VF-20 Very Fine- “LIBERTY” distinct. Full rim. Ear and clasp plain and distinct. EF-40 Extremely Fine- “LIBERTY” sharp. Ear distinct. Hair above eye well defined. AU5-50 About Uncirculated- Traces of lght wear on only the high points of the design. Half of mint luster present. MS-60 Uncirculated- No trace of wear. Light blemishes. MS-63 Choice Uncirculated- Some distracing marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Impaired luster possible.
