Comments: Mintage for the 1838 Small Stars is estimated at 30,000 pieces, however its frequent availability would suggest a higher mintage. Early die state Small Star dimes can be found with a faint die crack through Stars 1 - 6. The small stars were from a punch intended for half dimes.  Reverse A shows strong doubled on (O)NE (D)IME and throughout the wreath elements. On some early die state examples, a faint reverse die crack is forming on the tops of letters STATE(S OF AME)RICA. It is apparent that the Small Stars Obverse and Doubled Die Reverse die pair saw considerable usage as Small Stars dimes can be found with varying degrees of die cracks and die erosion. See Variety 101a for a late die state example.

1838 Varieties 101, 101a, 102, 102a, 103, 103a, 103b, 104, 105, 106, 106a, 107, 108, 108a, 109, 110, 110a, 111, 111a, 112, 113, 114

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