US Dimes: Bust (1796-1837) Auctions


Draped Bust (1796–1807)

Draped Bust dime in 1796 was the first dime to be in circulation. It was designed by Chief Engraver Robert Scot and it featured the same obverse and reverse as all other circulating coins of the time, the so-called Draped Bust/Small Eagle design. Initially, in 1796, there were 15 stars on the obverse, representing the number of states then in the Union.

With Tennessee's admission as the 16th state on 1797, the dimes were minted with 16 stars. Eventually the addition of one star per state was no longer practised as it could clutter the coin's design. Thus, Elias Boudinot, the U.S. Mint Director at that time ordered a design alteration, to feature only 13 stars, reflecting the 13 original colonies. Therefore, 1797 dimes can be found with either 13 or 16 stars.


Capped Bust (1809–1837)

The Capped Bust was designed by John Reich, the Mint Assistant Engraver. There were extensive changes made on the obverse and reverse of Capped Bust dimes. The new reverse featured a Bald Eagle grasping three arrows (symbolizing strength) and an olive branch (symbolizing peace). Covering the eagle's breast is a U.S. shield with six horizontal lines and 13 vertical stripes.


1824 P DRAPED BUST DIME FINE
1824 P DRAPED BUST DIME FINE
$51.00 (10 Bids)
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1820 Bust Dime.
1820 Bust Dime.
$5.50 (2 Bids)
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Nice 1835 Bust Dime
Nice 1835 Bust Dime
$7.09 (5 Bids)
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1833 Capped Bust Dime
1833 Capped Bust Dime
$82.99 (15 Bids)
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NGC 1832 BUST SILVER DIME IN XF-45 CONDITION - NR!
NGC 1832 BUST SILVER DIME IN XF-45 CONDITION - NR!
$199.99 (1 Bids)
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NGC 1835 BUST SILVER DIME IN XF-45 CONDITION - NR!
NGC 1835 BUST SILVER DIME IN XF-45 CONDITION - NR!
$199.99 (1 Bids)
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1836 Capped Bust Silver Dime
1836 Capped Bust Silver Dime
$9.35 (4 Bids)
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1823 2 Capped Bust Dime VERY GOOD
1823 2 Capped Bust Dime VERY GOOD
$25.01 (11 Bids)
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1820 JR-13 BUST DIME
1820 JR-13 BUST DIME
$3.29 (4 Bids)
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1831 CAPPED BUST DIME ***FREE SHIPPING ***
1831 CAPPED BUST DIME ***FREE SHIPPING ***
$24.99 (0 Bids)
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US Coins 1829 Bust Silver Dime
US Coins 1829 Bust Silver Dime
$39.00 (0 Bids)
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1829 Bust Dime RARE Large 10 VG-F Super FREE S H
1829 Bust Dime RARE Large 10 VG-F Super FREE S H
$78.99
$79.99 (Buy It Now)
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1834 Bust Dime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1834 Bust Dime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
$4.40 (2 Bids)
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1827 Bust Dime (70 2425)
1827 Bust Dime (70 2425)
$9.55 (2 Bids)
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1832 Bust Dime VF-XF Luster Nice FREE S H
1832 Bust Dime VF-XF Luster Nice FREE S H
$68.99
$69.99 (Buy It Now)
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1822 Capped bust dime About Good the KEY DATE!
1822 Capped bust dime About Good the KEY DATE!
$450.00
$500.00 (Buy It Now)
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1836 Bust Dime; nice original color
1836 Bust Dime; nice original color
$4.80 (4 Bids)
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Very Nice 1834 Capped Bust Silver Dime NICE!!!
Very Nice 1834 Capped Bust Silver Dime NICE!!!
$7.53 (3 Bids)
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Very Nice 1820 Capped Bust Silver Dime NICE!!!
Very Nice 1820 Capped Bust Silver Dime NICE!!!
$11.59 (5 Bids)
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1830 CAPPED BUST DIME
1830 CAPPED BUST DIME
$9.99 (0 Bids)
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AFFORDABLE 1820 BUST DIME
AFFORDABLE 1820 BUST DIME
$19.95 (0 Bids)
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VERY RARE 1805  BUST DIME
VERY RARE 1805 BUST DIME
$199.99 (0 Bids)
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BEAUTIFUL 1830 BUST HALF DIME
BEAUTIFUL 1830 BUST HALF DIME
$29.99 (0 Bids)
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1835 Bust Dime (60 2431)
1835 Bust Dime (60 2431)
$20.50 (4 Bids)
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1835 Capped Bust Dime ~Early Date in GOOD+~ $9.95 OPEN!
1835 Capped Bust Dime ~Early Date in GOOD+~ $9.95 OPEN!
$10.50 (2 Bids)
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