Draped and Capped Bust Dimes

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Capped Bust attributions and rarity rating assignments are according to "Early United States Dimes 1796 - 1837" by Davis, Logan, Lovejoy, McCloskey and Subjack.

There are 23 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on May 22, 2023

Photo Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Draped Bust
Draped Bust  1798 1798
Large 8
VF30 NGC
2651157001
JR-4
Choice $4500 Large 8, Large Eagle Type, Choice Surfaces, Natural Coin Gray Patina. Securing early small denomination Draped Bust type is one of the less heralded aspects of the coin hobby but very challenging. Few are available in circulated grades that are entirely problem free plus offering natural gray patina. I'm most thrilled to have gained access to this premium JR-4 example with its essentially unabraded surfaces and coin gray skin. GFRC images provide an accurate illustrate of the surfaces and coloration. A late die state example with bold obverse die crack from LIBER(TY) down through the face and exiting at the chin. Star 2 and LIB(E)RTY are partially struck which appears to be die grease related. An important Large Eagle type arrival for the knowledgeable numismatist. Housed in newer NGC holder.
Draped Bust  1801 1801
FR2
PCGS
34990139
JR-1
Choice HOLD
$735
Inexpensive Draped Bust Large Eagle Type, Natural Coin Gray Surfaces, A Cool Offering. Honest wear abounds on this lower grade 1801 JR-1 Draped Bust dime with the Heraldic Eagle. Regardless of an extended period in circulation, surfaces still retain natural coin grade coloration along with surprisingly few abrasions. Was this a pocket piece? CAC approval validates the originality and eye appeal. An inexpensive example as prices jump dramatically in VG or better. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
Draped Bust  1807 1807
AU55 PCGS
37609911
JR-1
HOLD
$4300
New May 19! Eye Appealing Draped Bust Type, Steely Fields, Rose, Aquamarine and Gold Toning. 1807 brought the final year of the Robert Scott draped bust rendition of Liberty. Mintage is high at 165,000 making the date ideal for type set acquisition. The JR-1 pairing was the only dies used that year with heavy die clashing appearing as production progressed. All strikes are known for having weak stars on the left along with weak reverse denticles due to polishing. GFRC is pleased to be offering this well preserved example with attractive steely luster and aquamarine and rose toning. When placed under a bright light, obverse coloration shifts to olive-green surrounded by peripheral gold while the reverse has center rose, then the same aquamarine and a hint of gold at the rim. Surfaces have a few well hidden ticks that are often encountered for draped specimens. An eye appealing example that would fit nicely into an early type set. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
Capped Bust
Capped Bust  1811/09 1811/09
VF35
PCGS
35067856
JR-1
Choice $2450 Very Scarce Early Date, Crusty Coin Gray Patina, A Near-Gem at Grade, CAC Approval. The 1811/09 Capped Bust dime becomes very scarce to rare when fully choice and in VF35 on better. The CAC population and price guide tells the complete story and is worth a visit if considering this near-gem example. Of the 36 pieces approved by CAC, two-thirds are cluster in the G04 through VF30 grades. Beyond VF30, few examples are extant and the reason for adding this crusty original piece to inventory. This is a late die state example with heavy obverse die clashing and a shattered reverse with shelf metal at ST(A)TES. Surfaces are unabraded and so pleasing during 10x inspection. This is one of those offerings where the CAC population reports must be considered as finding a better example will come at a larger pricing premium . Guaranteed to please the new owner. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval.
Capped Bust  1820 1820
Large 0
VF35
PCGS
15015334
JR-6
Choice $535 Better Die Pairing, Large 0, Notched Stars, CAC Approval, West Coast Collection. So what are "notched stars" for the 1820 Capped Bust dime date. Notched stars have a die punch defect on the outer star point facing the denticles. This JR-6 example also brings an R3 rarity rating and thick gray encrusted surfaces. A fully choice piece at the assigned grade that will please fans of strict originality. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
Capped Bust  1821 1821
Small Date
AU55 PCGS
39496610
JR-8
Choice HOLD
$1250
New May 22! Lovely Mint Bloom, Frosted Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels. The 1821 Small Date variety results from a quarter eagle date punch being used for punching a dime die. Three obverse dies were prepared in this manner and considerably scarcer than the regular Large Date. This new offering has most of its original mint bloom intact and results in fairly brilliant frosted luster with angled lighting. The cartwheels are vibrant. Light obverse rub is consistent with the certified grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder. The label captures the JR-8 Small Date attribution.
Capped Bust  1821 1821
Large Date
EF40
NGC
6072769001
JR-1
Choice $725 Natural Coin Gray Surfaces, Well Preserved, CAC Approval. Surfaces are completely unabraded and covered with natural coin gray patina on this choice 1821 JR-1 Capped Bust half dime. Circulation wear is even as this piece was carefully handled and never subjected to harsh treatment. Devices remain fully detailed. The Jr-1 variety captures a large date punch with star 8 very near to the peak of the cap. On the reverse, the A's and M's are defective. An ideal offering for selective collectors of early John Reich engraved open collar dimes. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
Capped Bust  1821 1821
Large Date
VF35 NGC
5850495012
JR-6
Choice $395 Thick Crusty Gray Patina. Well Struck, Choice Surfaces, Lakeland Collection. Open collar Capped Bust dime production continued during 1821 with slightly over a million pieces struck. Small and large date punch die varieties have been documented. This JR-6 large date survivor is perfectly original and well preserved. A thick crusty gray skins covers both sides. Strike is nearly fully executed with just a touch of weakness at the centers. This offering is accurately graded with a few micro-ticks to the right of star 7. Certain to please fans of strict originality. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
Capped Bust  1821 1821
Large Date
VF35
PCGS
42813589
JR-4
Choice $450 Choice Original.. The GFRC Community auction sale contains a single Capped Bust dime that deserves its CAC green bean. This 1821 Large Date specimen features olive-gray surfaces which are compliment by peripheral orange gold. Well preserved with steely fields that provide pleasing reflectance during angled lighting review. Unquestionable originality is certain to delight the winner bidder for years to come. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2022) holder with fresh CAC approval.
Capped Bust  1821 1821
Large Date
VF30
PCGS
36662993
JR-4
Choice $440 Near-Gem at Grade, Crusty Coin Gray, Steely Fields, Unabraded. The Philadelphia mint struck a total of 1,186,512 dimes during 1821 with 8 obverse and reverse dies. Six of the ten known die pairings are common while the others are rare. This JR-4 example falls in the available category making it affordable. Worthy of a near-gem quality rating as this piece is entirely unabraded along with exhibiting steely fields and a natural coin gray crust. Dirt fills the loops of the 8 digit along with the reverse vertical shield lines. A premium example that is certain to please the selective collector. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
Capped Bust  1821 1821
Small Date
VF25
PCGS
84786670
JR-10
Choice $415 Small Date, Better Die Pairing, Uniform Rose-Gray, CAC Approval. A crusty rose-gray "skin" has acumulated on this near-gem 1821 JR-10 dime. Wear points are lightly toned and contrast against the darker gray back background. Pristine fields are a joy under 10x, given the even waer. The LM-10 die pairing is listed as R4 and further adds to the importance. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
Capped Bust  1821 1821
Large Date
VF20 PCGS
32039416
JR-6
Original $235 Steely Fields, Olive-Gold Patina, Residual Mint Frost, Inexpensive Type. This 1821 JR-6 dime is unquestionably original as residual mint frost surrounds the stars and is seen within the reverse protected areas. Rims are elevated and well defined. Coloration is an olive-gold. The PCGS grading opinion appears to be a function of a weak center strike rather than based on actual wear. Bright light inspection exposes steely frosted luster. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder. The reverse plastic has some haze that is evident in the images.
Capped Bust  1823/2 1823/2
Large E's
VF30 PCGS
46106322
JR-3
Original $385 Large E's, Maroon-Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Lakeland Collection. Three die pairings were employed for striking 440,000 Capped Bust dimes during 1823. All strikes will be found with a 2 digit under the final 3 date punch as is the case for this Lakeland Collection offering. Surfaces are toned a maroon-gray with steely fields. Bright light viewing exposes soft reflectance. The JR-3 reverse is easily diagnosed by a large STAT(E)S that is positioned higher than the surrounding letters. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
Capped Bust  1823/2 1823/2
Large Es
VF25
PCGS
42297742
JR-3
Choice HOLD
$535
New April 26! Better Open Collar Date, Low CAC Approved Population, Steely-Gold Eye Appeal. An initial glance at this gorgeous 1823/2 dime immediately convinced me to issue a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. If in the market for early type, you might want to treat yourself to this little beauty. Firstly, the steely fields present light blue shades with any angled lighting. Second is the crusty peripheral olive-gold toning that contrasts well with the steely centers. Strike is typical for the issue while the surfaces are essentially unabraded. CAC reports only 32 Large Es with a wide distribution across all grades. Clearly a challenging date with a green bean alone. This example screams originality and has the right look. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval.
Capped Bust  1825 1825
VF30
PCGS
38794306
JR-4
Choice HOLD
$425
Choice Open Collar Type, Golden Gray Patina, Unabraded Surfaces, CAC Approval. Though the stated mintage for the 1825 Capped Bust is reported at 510,000, John McCloskey and the JRCS authors opined that 100,000 1824 dated pieces were struck early in the year leaving a correct mintage of 410,000. This lovely survivor exhibits golden-gray toning and abraded surfaces. The bright light presentation is most pleasing. JR-4 is a fairly common die variety for the year. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. CAC approved coins at this pricing level will become increasingly more difficult to locate given the closure of the lower priced evaluation tier.
Capped Bust  1827 1827
AU55
PCGS
11282147
JR-11
Choice $985 Brilliant Frosted Luster, Faint Champagne Patina, Nice Cartwheels, CAC Approval. Capped Bust dimes in the important AU55 through AU58 grades are a compelling value given the low populations. Adding in CAC approval further strengthens that observation. Brilliant frosty luster and light champagne toning are the primary highlights of this 1827 JR-11 offering that has just been bought back from a long term client. Mint bloom surrounds a portion of the stars and reverse legend. Reverse is clashed with one stray line between the left facing wing and lower leg. If lustrous early type is your focus, this offering will make the grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
Capped Bust  1827 1827
AU50 PCGS
45564400
JR-4
Choice $825 Colorful Capped Bust Candidate, Steely Luster, Bold Strike. When purchasing the final installment of a long term client's color type coin collection, one was never sure what denominations would be present. What was certain is that each piece was hand selected for its colorful toning and sharp luster. This 1827 JR-4 Capped Bust dime is consistent with those goals. An eye catching example with steely radiance and a combination of rose and blues provide considerable character. Strike is nearly complete with only the left obverse stars not being fully defined. A 10x inspection isolated a beaded line across Liberty's cheek. A special offering for those that demand color in their type set. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2022) holder.
Capped Bust  1827 1827
VF30 PCGS
34870452
JR-12
Original $285 Medium Gray, Reflective Surfaces, Thinning the Herd Collection. 1827 brought a single year production record for Capped Bust dimes after a one year hiatus. 13 varieties have been documented making this date an interesting collecting project on its own right. This JR-12 is a common die pairing with A3 joined to the arrowhead as an easy attribution point. Surfaces are toned a moderate gray with embedded rose appearing under angled lighting. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
Capped Bust  1827 1827
VF30 PCGS
24993925
JR-9
Choice $575 Better JR Variety, David Davis Pedigree, Olive Gray Patina, Well Preserved. Capped Bust dimes have been a die variety collecting challenge for years with R-4 and R-5 specimens being special prizes when 100% original. This 1827 JR-9 (R4) survivor has been well preserved with natural olive-gray toning. Steely fields are promptly during angled lighting review and provide some circulated cameo effects. Surfaces are essentially unabraded and pleasing. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder with JR-9 and Davis J. Davis attribution on the old blue label.
Capped Bust  1830 1830
Medium 10C
MS62 NGC
3318560004
JR-3
Choice HOLD
$1250
Mint State Offering, Better Die Pairing, Crusty Rose-Gray, Steely Fields, Bold Strike. Embedded rose and blues appear when placing this crusty 1830 dime under angled lighting as an evaluation starting point. The edge strikes are bold with elevated rims and needle sharp denticles. A careful 10x inspection revealed a few scattered micro lines that are consistent with the grade. Most pieces dated 1830 will be located with a Medium 10C reverse other than a single Small 10C die pairing. The amazing JRCS reference rates the JR-3 die pairing as having an R3 rarity. Overall a solid example for collectors who like their surfaces on the original crusty side. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. The label captures the JR-3 attribution.
Capped Bust  1831 1831
Counterstamped
F12 NGC
4475324001
Brunk E-259
Original $325 EXTRA Reverse Counterstamp, Original Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Quality Capped Bust Exunomia. Original preservation state with thick gray patina. The letters EXTRA have been deeply punched into the reverse resulting in obverse metal deformation and excessive wear across the obverse. Housed in new large font NGC holder. A quality exunomina offering from a New England dealer.
Capped Bust  1832 1832
AU53 PCGS
2834614
JR-4
Choice $485 Crusty Gray-Gold Patina, Bold Strike, Choice Original, Lakeland Collection. Crusty is the operative word to describe this choice 1832 JR-4 dime. Both sides are evenly toned with a thick gray "skin" that contains embedded gold. The gold become more visible in at the periphery. Overall strike is deeply executed other than some missing eagle neck features. GFRC has only handled one JR-4 example to date which is consistent with the JRCS R3 rarity rating. If crusty old silver type is your wheelhouse, this piece will certainly please. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder.
Capped Bust  1833 1833
EF40 PCGS
39158618
JR-9
Original $265 Residual Frosted Luster, Unabraded Surfafes, Sunset Collection. The Sunset Collection is releasing a an 1833 JR-9 Capped Bust dime with ample amounts of remaining frosted luster. Peripheral gold and teal toning adds to the overall eye appeal. Obverse strike is bold with well defined star center point while the reverse indicates a lack of feathers at the eagle's neck. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
Capped Bust  1833 1833
EF40 PCGS
34870459
JR-10
Original $345 Better Variety, Natural Coin Gray, Choice Surfaces, Thinning the Herd Collection. JR-10 is the final 1833 die variety identified by the John Reich team which researched this series. An R3 die pairing with UNI(TED) lettering being successively higher. A pleasing specimen with natural coin gray toning. The peripheries feature darker shades and nicely framed soften centers. Near-choice surfaces are a tad steely with the reverse laying claims to a crusty designation. Some faint obverse rub lines precludes a full choice quality rating. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
Capped Bust  1834 1834
Large 4
AU55 PCGS
34870461
JR-6
Choice $675 Frosted Luster, Wicked Good Strike, Near-Gem, Thinning the Herd Collection. This near-gem 1834 JR-6 dime screams originality along with having a wicked good strike. Yes indeed, this piece is a looker that promptly captured my attention. We kick-off with frosted/steely obverse fields with their silver glow under angled lighting. That same glow is a bit more intense on the reverse due to less toning. Strike is hammered resulting in pointed stars and all motifs being in high relief. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. I believe this piece has been submitted to CAC, but with or without the green bean, the overall quality and presentation is the same.
Capped Bust  1834 1834
Large 4
AU53 PCGS
39855420
JR-5
Original $435 New May 22! Large 4, Bold Strike, Golden Pewter Coloration. Most 1834 dated Capped Bust dime will be found with either a complete or partial 4 digit in the date. This JR-5 example has a partial 4 with the right crossbar broken at the vertical segment. As is documented for the variety, strike is deeply impressed with bold center motifs and raised star center points. The reverse eagle is equally well defined. Surfaces are unquestionably original though there is a rim anomaly below the date that appears ancient and fully toned. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder. The label captures the Large 4 attribution.
Capped Bust  1834 1834
Large 4
VF35 PCGS
34870460
JR-4
Original $350 Rare Die Pairing, Coin Gray Toning, Well Struck, Thinning the Herd Collection. We closed out the Thinning the Herd's Capped Bust dimes with an 1834 JR-4 specimen that has garnered an R5 rarity rating. A broken 4 punch is the easiest attribution point though another second R1 reverse (JR-5) will be frequently encountered. Certain to garner die variety specialist attention, this example is well struck with coin gray patina that is consistent on both sides. Surfaces are well preserved with no abrasions. Worthy of close inspection. Freshly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
Capped Bust  1835 1835
EF45 PCGS
82947822
JR-1
Choice $325 Fancy 8 Digit in Date, Choice Original, Deep Gray with Golden Patina, Crisp Strike, Accurately Graded. A perfectly original example of the JR-1 die variety with fancy 8 digit punch. Surfaces are strictly original with a rich gray patina overlaid over a base layer of gold. The golden hues are quite evident surrounding the obverse stars. Obverse strike is fully executed with round stars and deeply impressed hair curls. The reverse strike is slight above average with just a tad of weakness at the claws and eagle neck feathers. There are no blemishes whatsoever to mention. This piece is for collectors who enjoy natural toning. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
Capped Bust  1835 1835
EF40
NGC
2106462025
JR-1
Choice $350 Mottled Rose Toning, Residual Steely Luster, Bold Strike. Placing this 1835 JR-1 dime under angled lighting exposes pretty steely luster including residual mint frost surrounding the stars and legend. Unfortunately, GFRC images only capture the in-hand rose mottled toning but not the luster. Therefore, please trust my eyes if considering a purchase. Strike is fully executed though there is wear on the high points, but then again, this is an accurately graded EF40. CAC has only approved 9 at the certified grade. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.