PCGS Number: 38750
Coin Date: 1798/97
Denomination (Short): 10c
Denomination (Long): 10 Cents
Variety: 16 Stars Reverse
Variety 2: JR-1
Desg: MS
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Mintage: 27,550
Strike Type: Business
Coinage Type: Draped bust dime
Coinage Years: 1798-1807
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Diameter: 19
Fineness: 0.8924
Weight (Grams): 2.7
Weight (Ounces): 0
Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Reeded
Obverse Description: Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description: The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
General Notes: Bust dimes represent the first iteration of the ten-cent coin, which debuted in 1796. The Draped Bust design is often credited to Gilbert Stuart and was struck from 1796 through 1807.

1798/97 10c 16 Stars Reverse JR-1