PCGS Number: 38836
Coin Date: 1829
Denomination (Short): 10c
Denomination (Long): 10 Cents
Variety: Curl Base 2
Variety 2: JR-10
Desg: MS
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Mintage: 40 Known
Strike Type: Business
Coinage Type: Capped bust dime
Coinage Years: 1809-1837
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Diameter: 18.5
Fineness: 0.8924
Weight (Grams): 2.7
Weight (Ounces): 0
Designer: John Reich
Edge: Reeded
Obverse Description: Liberty is portrayed, facing left, with cap on her head and the word LIBERTY on her crown. 7 and 6 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the date positioned in the bottom center.
Reverse Description: An eagle is centered in the design with a shield over its chest, holding arrows and olive branches in its talons. A ribbon above bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The denomination listed as "10 C." appears at the bottom.
General Notes: Capped Bust dimes, designed by John Reich, are generally more common than the Draped Bust issues. However, like their earlier counterparts they are challenging to locate in the better Mint States grades. The 1822 and 1829 Curl Base 2 are the rarest issues, with both regularly trading in the four-figure range.
NGC ID: 2378

1829 10c Curl Base 2 JR-10