USA 10 cents Heraldic Eagle 1822
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 10 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 42 |
| Mintage | 100,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.893 |
| diameter | 18.8 mm |
| weight | 2.7 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Creators:
John Reich
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Creators:
John Reich
10 C.
E PLURIBUS UNUM
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The mintage figure of 100,000 dimes for calendar year 1822 is too high given the scarcity of this date, and it also seems unlikely that the single die pair known for 1822 dimes could produce so many pieces. The inevitable conclusion one must draw is that much of this mintage was actually dated 1821, a not unusual circumstance at the U. S. Mint before the mid-1830s. This date is scarce across all grades, with the vast majority of survivors being heavily worn and damaged to varying degrees. Mint State pieces, and even those grading better than Fine, are very rare and highly sought.Read More
