Rare dime from 1829 sells for $1,900 online

A RARE dime from the early 1800s has sold for nearly $2,000 – meaning you’ll want to check your coin collection to see if you have the valuable piece too.

The rare coin from 1829 features a design from John Reich, which includes the capped head concept of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. 

The capped bust dimes were minted from 1809 to 1837.

Most interestingly, there are several different verities of the 1829 capped bust dime.

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This includes small, medium, large, and an extra-large “10 C,” which can be found at the bottom of the reverse of the coin. 

In addition, there are also curl base and flat base “2” versions, which are said to be the rarest. 

For some, telling the varieties apart could be challenging. The best way to do this is by comparing pictures online to get an idea of how large the zeros and the “C” on the coin look. 

You can also tell by looking at the dot next to the “C.”

The coin in the eBay listing appears to be the small version because the top of the “1” does not line up with the zero. 

While the coin could sell for more if found in a large or an extra-large – the small version can still be quite valuable. 

The one in the listing sold for $1,912 after picking up 25 bids. That would mean the dime is now worth more than 1.9million percent of its original value. 

Currently, there are various 1829 capped bust coins listed on eBay – with many prices in the hundreds.

But make sure you look into the different types of varieties and understand which one you’re buying.

Another aspect that determines the value of the coin is grade and condition.

You also need to be aware of potential fakes online.

To avoid this, check the seller’s history and whether or not the coin was certified in the listing.

What is your spare change worth?

Keep in mind that your capped bust dimes might not be the only coins that could be worth a serious mint.

You’ll want to check your change for rare Lincoln pennies, half dollars, dimes, nickels, and others because some of these coins sell for thousands.

The most valuable coins are usually those with a low mintage or an error, as they’re deemed the most valuable by collectors.

To check out if your coins are worth anything on eBay, search the full name, select the “sold” listing and then toggle the search to “highest value.”

It will give you an idea of the amount of money that the coin is going for.

You can either choose to sell the coin on eBay or through a specialist site such as Coinappraiser or USA Coin Book.

A rare quarter from 1860 sold for more than $4,200 online. 

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