1829 Capped Bust Silver Dime — Philadelphia Mint

$45.00 $55.00
1829 Capped Bust Silver Dime — Philadelphia Mint

1829 Capped Bust Silver Dime — Philadelphia Mint

$45.00 $55.00

1829 Capped Bust Silver Dime — Philadelphia Mint

Own a remarkable piece of early American numismatic history with this 1829 Capped Bust Silver Dime, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the first year of Andrew Jackson's presidency.

The Capped Bust Dime series was produced from 1809 through 1837 and represents one of the most recognizable designs in early United States silver coinage. The 1829 issue is especially significant because it marks the introduction of the Reduced Diameter Capped Bust Dime, a redesigned format that continued through the end of the series.

The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a soft cap secured by a headband inscribed LIBERTY. Thirteen stars surround the portrait, representing the original American colonies, with the date 1829 positioned beneath.

The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shield across its breast, holding an olive branch and arrows. The inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and 10 C. surround the design, identifying the coin's ten-cent denomination.

The reduced-diameter design was introduced as the United States Mint adopted improved coin-production technology, including the use of a close collar to produce more uniform coins with reeded edges.

The 1829 Capped Bust Dime also offers additional interest to specialists because several die varieties are recognized, including the notable Curl Base 2 variety. These distinctions make the date appealing to collectors interested in early American minting techniques and die attribution.

Struck in approximately 89.24% silver, this historic dime combines precious-metal content, classic American artistry, and a direct connection to the early decades of the United States Mint.

Whether collected as part of a complete Capped Bust Dime series, an early American silver coin collection, or a broader United States type set, this 1829 issue represents an important chapter in American numismatic history.

Product Details

  • Denomination: Dime ($0.10 USD)

  • Year: 1829

  • Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

  • Series: Capped Bust Dime (1809–1837)

  • Type: Reduced Diameter, Capped Bust

  • Original Mintage: 770,000 business strikes

  • Composition: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

  • Weight: 2.70 grams

  • Diameter: Approximately 18.5 mm

  • Actual Silver Weight (ASW): Approximately 0.0775 Troy Ounces

  • Design: Capped Bust, originally created by John Reich and modified for the reduced-diameter issue by William Kneass

  • Obverse: Left-facing Liberty wearing a cap with a LIBERTY headband

  • Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows

  • Edge: Reeded

  • Condition: See product photographs for the exact coin offered

  • Quantity: One individual coin

Please Note: This listing is for one specific 1829 Capped Bust Dime. The coin pictured is the

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