DIME 1809-1827 Capped Bust, Open Collar - More Details
This is the year the Capped Bust Dime made its appearance. It's also the last series to be struck at 18.8 mm in diameter. The next series, introduced in 1828, was just 17.9 mm in diameter. It's also interesting to note that during this period, mints began to strike coins with the collector in mind. Albeit few, considering the time-span, nearly 150 coins were minted as true Proofs.
The design is similar to that used on earlier half dollars beginning in 1807. The obverse features Miss Liberty with her hair in a cloth cap secured by a band inscribed LIBERTY, with tresses flowing down to her shoulder. Her bust is draped in a cloth or gown secured by a clasp or brooch. Seven stars are to the left and six to the right. The date is below. The reverse depicts an eagle perched on a branch and holding arrows, E PLURIBUS UNUM is on a scroll above, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and 10 C. appear around the border
Coinage during the 1809-1827 years was intermittent some years were skipped. Specimens of more common dates are readily encountered in grades from Good to Very Fine. Extremely Fine pieces can be found quite easily, as can AU coins. Uncirculated pieces are quite rare.
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