1829 Dime Error List with Pictures
A cleaned 1829 dime sold for $432 in February 2022. It was struck before its tools developed the large rim break seen on later examples.
This 1829 Capped Bust dime error list covers raised cracks and rim-connected lumps, with estimated whole-coin values of $100–$4,000.
Read on to see why the actual raised mark matters more than a variety number alone.
1829 Capped Bust Dime Die Cracks and Cuds (Estimated Up to $4,000)
A thin raised line and a wide raised patch show different stages of a damaged die, the steel tool that stamps coins. Metal enters a crack in the tool and makes a narrow seam.
If a larger piece breaks or shifts at the edge, the coin can develop a rim-connected lump called a cud. The design in that patch may disappear.
Specialist photographs show a cracked JR-5 separately from JR-5 and JR-4 cuds. Those numbers identify pairs of front and back tools.
The same pair can produce coins before and after a break grows.
Estimated Value
Estimated whole-coin values are $100–$4,000, from worn collectible examples to pieces with little or no circulation wear. Clear breaks and original surfaces can add appeal.
The cleaned 1829 JR-5 sold for $432 in 2022 did not yet show the later cud. It gives a comparison for the underlying coin, not a cud sale.
An exceptional 1831 retained-cud dime brought $8,812.50 in 2013. That different-year, high-grade result sits above this working range.
How to Identify
Compare the visible mark with the JRCS photographs, choosing the crack or cud picture that actually resembles your coin. A 10× magnifier should reveal a raised line or a broader patch connected to the rim.
Move the lamp and follow the boundary beside the lettering. A normal weak letter or a scratch cut into the surface is not enough.
A scale compares the silver-copper coin with about 2.70 grams, allowing for wear; calipers check its 18.5 mm diameter. Inspect the grooved edge for added metal or crushing.
Begin with the raised feature itself: a narrow seam indicates a crack, while a larger rim-connected patch supports a cud.
Conclusion
Estimated values for 1829 dimes with these breaks range from $100 to $4,000. The total reflects the whole coin, including its wear, cleaning, and visible error.
Look at the actual line or raised patch before relying on JR-4 or JR-5. Those names identify the tools, but the tools changed as they broke.
Match the nearby letters and rim in a clear photograph, then choose a price comparison with similar condition.