United States 1 Dime "Draped Bust Dime", 1796 – 1797

small eagle

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United States United States
Currency Dollar (1785 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Dime = 10 Cents
Year 1796 – 1797
Ruler Federal republic (1776–9999)
Composition Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.7
Diameter (mm) 19

Description

1 Dime = 10 Cents from United States. Issued from 1796 to 1797. Struck in Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper). Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.7 g.

Obverse
Bust to right above date, 15 stars around.
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings within wreath.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1797  25.3K 13 stars 54%
1797  — 16 stars 54%
1796  22.1K 77%

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