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Capped Bust Dime
​Type 1 - Large Type, Wide Border


Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $0.10
Composition:  89% Silver, 11% Copper
Years of Minting:  1809-1828
Diameter:  19 mm
Gross Weight:  2.7 grams
Edge:  Reeded
Designer:  John Reich


Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

Capped Bust Dime
​​Type 2 - Small Type, Small Border


Capped Bust Dime Type 2 Obverse
Obverse
Capped Bust Dime Type 2 Reverse
Reverse
Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $0.10
Composition:  89% Silver, 11% Copper
Years of Minting:  1828-1837
Diameter:  18.5 mm
Gross Weight:  2.7 grams
Edge:  Reeded
Designer:  John Reich


Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
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