As of May, 2024, a 1893/2 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $125.00 and $1,750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,000.00 and $9,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $11,500.00 in the 01/01/2006 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 3,340,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Dimes 1892-1916

1893/2 Dime (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-669,500.00
MS-65+8,100.00
MS-657,250.00
MS-64+4,250.00
MS-643,350.00
MS-63+2,850.00
MS-632,650.00
MS-62+2,400.00
MS-622,250.00
MS-612,150.00
MS-602,000.00
AU-58+1,750.00
AU-581,600.00
AU-55+1,500.00
AU-551,450.00
AU-53+1,325.00
AU-531,250.00
AU-50+1,100.00
AU-50975.00
XF-45+650.00
XF-45550.00
XF-40450.00
VF-35400.00
VF-30350.00
VF-25325.00
VF-20300.00
F-15275.00
F-12250.00
VG-10225.00
VG-8200.00
G-6185.00
G-4175.00
AG-3125.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State2,000.009,500.004,250.00
About Uncirculated975.001,750.001,368.75
Extremely Fine450.00650.00550.00
Fine and Very Fine250.00400.00316.67
Good and Very Good175.00225.00196.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good125.00125.00125.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1893 Barber Dime. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1893 Dime (Regular Strike)8.00225.00240.0018,000.00
1893-O Dime (Regular Strike)20.00395.00410.0012,000.00
1893-S Dime (Regular Strike)10.00460.00485.0045,000.00
1893 Dime (Proof)200.00275.00345.0020,000.00
1893-S/S Dime RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)30.00465.00525.005,000.00
1893 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A475.0026,000.00
1893 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,325.0013,500.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1893/2 Dime (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$3,680.00

Lowest Sale Price
$11,500.00

Highest Sale Price
$7,467.02

Average Sale Price
$6,510.00

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$89,604.18

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-674,830.004,830.004,830.00
MS-663,680.0011,500.007,467.02
MS-65+2,760.006,000.004,732.19
MS-64+3,738.003,738.003,738.00
MS-641,380.003,819.002,653.04
MS-631,380.002,300.001,829.17
MS-62770.001,800.001,484.50
MS-601,057.501,057.501,057.50
AU-58834.002,185.001,562.18
AU-55460.001,495.001,131.00
XF-40230.00230.00230.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1893/2 Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from XF-40 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $11,500.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1893/2 Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1893/2 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.60% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 16.98% / 9.43% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1893/2 Dime (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0012/17/2023
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,400.0004/02/2023
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,467.5012/08/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0001/16/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers3,480.0012/21/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0009/08/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0008/18/2019
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,980.0012/16/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0010/14/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0009/09/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0011/15/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,100.0009/04/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0006/21/2017
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,510.0009/19/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,351.2508/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,876.1801/06/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/07/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5003/01/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5002/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,875.0012/14/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0010/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,993.7503/27/2014
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0002/05/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0004/24/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0004/18/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/08/2012
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0008/11/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0008/11/2011
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,438.0001/06/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0010/27/2010
AU-58DGSDavid Lawrence RC834.0003/29/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10,235.0002/08/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0010/22/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9,775.0004/28/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/29/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0010/24/2006
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC460.0005/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0001/01/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0006/08/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0005/04/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC7,763.0003/06/2005
MS-64SEGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0011/30/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,825.0001/07/2004
MS-64SEGSScotsman1,380.0007/25/2003
MS-62PCGSR.M. Smythe770.0011/01/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0006/01/2000
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,680.0009/19/1999
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,760.0002/01/1999
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries4,830.0002/01/1999