1829 Capped Bust Dimes : Curl Base 2

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

The 1829 Curl Base 2 Capped Bust Dime is one of the rarest and most valuable dimes in the entire series. This coin features a "curl" or curved base on the number "2" in the 1829 date. The difference between the Curl Base 2 vs Flat (Square) Base 2 is depicted below in the example image of the coin. Source of example image above is courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$6,261	$10,020	$21,887	$30,926	$49,970	$54,377	-	-	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1829 Capped Bust Dime (Curl Base 2 Variety) is Worth $10,020 in Average Condition, and more in higher condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $5.9095