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 |
Obverse:
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Liberty facing left, wearing a Phrygian (freedom) cap with “LIBERTY” inscribed on the headband.
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Surrounded by 13 stars and the date (1833) at the bottom.
Reverse:
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Heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, holding arrows and an olive branch.
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Scroll above the eagle reads “E PLURIBUS UNUM”.
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Inscription: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and denomination “10C”.
Rarity & Value (as of current market trends)
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Mintage: 485,000 (low by modern standards)
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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.
