1834 Capped Bust Dime Small 4 - VG
Add a collectible early U.S. silver variety to your collection with this 1834 Capped Bust Dime – Small 4 in Very Good (VG) condition. Struck from approximately 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper, this historic ten-cent piece is distinguished by the Small 4 date variety, referring to the smaller numeral “4” used in the date.
The Capped Bust Dime design originated with John Reich and was later modified by William Kneass. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a cap secured by a band inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by 13 stars with the date 1834 below. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, clutching arrows and an olive branch, with the denomination 10 C. beneath.
The Small 4 is one of the recognized date styles for 1834 Capped Bust Dimes and provides additional variety appeal for collectors who enjoy identifying the subtle differences found among early hand-prepared coin dies.
In Very Good (VG) condition, this coin exhibits considerable circulation wear while retaining clearly recognizable major design elements. Liberty's portrait, date and distinctive Small 4, reverse eagle, denomination, and portions of the surrounding lettering remain visible.
With its early 1834 date, silver composition, and identifiable Small 4 variety, this Capped Bust Dime is an excellent addition to a U.S. type set, early dime collection, or specialized collection of Capped Bust varieties.
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