Please tell me about this dime
 

I found a dime dated "1836". It has Lady Liberty on one side, arched by 13 stars. On the other side is an eagle with a shield, clutching 3 arrows and some sort of plant (or vine?). At the bottom it says "10 C."

I'm curious what this coin is called. I'm surprised to find a coin this old, given how many have been melted.

Re: Please tell me about this dime
 

"Capped Bust" Struck from 1809 to 1837 at the mint in Philadelphia, Pa.

Composition .8924 silver and .1076 copper.

1836 had the 2nd largest number of dimes produced with 1,190,000

Condition if not bent, dented or otherwise damanged:

- Can't read the word Liberty on the shield = value about $25.00
- The word Liberty on the shield is visible with weak spots = value about $35.00
- The word Liberty on the shield is strong and even = value about $70.00
- THe word Liberty and scroll edges are distinct = value about $250.00
- Wear on Liberty's shoulder and the high points of her hair, and only slight wear shows on the eagle's breast, tail, and wing tips = value about $325.00
- No trace of wear. Light blemishes = value about $750.00

Re: Please tell me about this dime
 

Thank you!

Mine is very worn, but still, it is interesting to see and hold.