UNITED STATES. Capped bust dime. 19 mm. Variety 1 (First year of issue of this type). 1809. NGC FINE DETAILS; "ENV DAMAGE SCRATCHES". (The environmental damage is apparently limited to reverse discoloration. The scratches are mostly on the obverse, although there is a short scratch between OF and AMERICA at 1' on reverse. Reverse scratches visible in photo at 12' are in plastic, not coin.). Photographed through plastic.

Scarce piece with a strong catalog value. Greysheet prices F12 for this date at $1250. Current Redbook price is $1400.