1798/7 10C 16 Stars Reverse Draped Bust Dime PCGS MS63

1798/7 Draped Bust Dime, 16 Stars Reverse — PCGS MS63 (Philadelphia) A scarce and charismatic early U.S. silver rarity, this 1798/7 Draped Bust Dime displays the famed overdate created from a leftover 1797 obverse die punched with an unusually small “8.” The quirky numeral led Walter Breen to note that engraver Robert Scot sometimes omitted the final digit on working dies to avoid exactly this sort of overdate. Equally intriguing, the reverse die is the same design used on 1807 Quarter Eagles—an exceptional case of cross-denominational die usage that makes this variety especially desirable to advanced specialists. Eye appeal and surfaces Rich, original patina with dominant brown-gold coloration and deeper accents in protected areas Attractive peripheral iridescence with hints of blue and green toning around the rims Well-preserved Mint State surfaces for the grade, with strong detail and pleasing cartwheel luster Rarity and significance Overdate variety (1798/7) with the 16 Stars Reverse—one of the most sought-after early dime types Mint State examples are rare but not prohibitively scarce; highly collectible in PCGS MS63 PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census for this variety begins at MS64 and extends to MS65; the finest reported is a PCGS MS65+ from the Eric P. Newman Collection, with several MS65s also known At-a-glance Date/Type: 1798/7 Draped Bust Dime, 16 Stars Reverse (Overdate) Mint: Philadelphia Certification: PCGS MS63 PCGS Population (MS63): 6; with 17 higher PCGS Coin#: 27550 CAC: N/A Pedigree: None Why this coin Historic early Federal-era dime linking two denominations through die usage—an exceptional talking point for any cabinet Coveted overdate with distinctive small “8,” combining technical interest with strong visual appeal A premium Mint State example positioned just below the Condition Census tier, offering notable value for both advanced collectors and discerning type buyers Keywords for collectors: 1798/7 dime, Draped Bust dime, 16 Stars Reverse, overdate dime, early U.S. silver, Philadelphia Mint, PCGS MS63, Federal-era coinage, small 8 overdate, rare variety.