As of May, 2024, a 1836 H10C Small Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $60.00 and $650.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $750.00 and $35,000.00, 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 $20,562.50 in the 04/27/2023 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: William Kneass
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 15.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.35 grams
Mintage: 1,900,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Capped Bust Half Dimes 1829-1837

1836 H10C Small Nickel (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+35,000.00
MS-6720,000.00
MS-66+12,500.00
MS-669,000.00
MS-65+5,000.00
MS-654,000.00
MS-64+2,750.00
MS-642,000.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,500.00
MS-62+1,250.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61900.00
MS-60750.00
AU-58+650.00
AU-58600.00
AU-55+550.00
AU-55500.00
AU-53+475.00
AU-53450.00
AU-50+425.00
AU-50400.00
XF-45+350.00
XF-45325.00
XF-40300.00
VF-35250.00
VF-30225.00
VF-25200.00
VF-20175.00
F-15150.00
F-12140.00
VG-10130.00
VG-8120.00
G-6110.00
G-4100.00
AG-385.00
FR-270.00
PO-160.00

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 State750.0035,000.006,957.14
About Uncirculated400.00650.00506.25
Extremely Fine300.00350.00325.00
Fine and Very Fine140.00250.00190.00
Good and Very Good100.00130.00115.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good60.0085.0071.67

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 1836 Capped Bust Half 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1836 H10C Large Nickel (Regular Strike)60.00600.00700.0025,000.00
1836 Half Dime (Proof)N/AN/A30,000.00100,000.00
1836 Half Dime LM-1.1 (Regular Strike)300.00850.00N/AN/A
1836 Half Dime LM-1.2 (Regular Strike)425.00500.002,250.003,000.00
1836 Half Dime LM-6 (Regular Strike)60.00600.00700.0012,500.00
1836 Half Dime LM-7 (Regular Strike)350.00600.001,250.002,500.00
1836 Half Dime LM-2 (Regular Strike)60.00650.00750.006,000.00
1836 Half Dime LM-4 (Regular Strike)60.00650.00750.006,000.00
1836 Half Dime LM-5 (Regular Strike)62.00460.00475.0040,000.00

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.

1836 H10C Small Nickel (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

$1,645.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,313.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,596.98

Average Sale Price
$1,800.00

Most Recent Sale Price
20

Number of Sales
$51,939.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+15,275.0020,562.5017,918.75
MS-676,331.007,475.006,903.00
MS-66+8,812.5010,868.759,840.63
MS-662,760.007,800.003,950.23
MS-65+1,645.004,313.002,596.98
MS-64+1,880.003,290.002,585.00
MS-64748.001,898.001,103.88
MS-63546.002,640.00929.35
MS-62480.00665.00540.50
MS-60138.002,475.00913.73
AU-58253.00540.50348.50
AU-55190.001,700.00440.54
AU-53184.00194.40190.80
AU-50173.00240.00208.88
XF-45141.00264.00179.54
XF-40115.00530.00199.24
VF-3583.00138.00101.67
VF-3066.00149.0096.67
VF-2579.3092.0085.65
VF-2084.0084.0084.00
F-1599.0099.0099.00
F-120.9084.0047.73
VG-1066.0066.0066.00
VG-853.0053.0053.00
PO-142.3085.0065.77

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1836 H10C Small Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $20,562.50.

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 1836 H10C Small Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1836 H10C Small Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 60.54% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 10.88% / 6.12% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1836 H10C Small Nickel (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-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions10,868.7512/07/2023
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions20,562.5004/27/2023
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC201.0004/09/2023
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/07/2023
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions408.0004/07/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers7,800.0003/29/2023
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions384.0003/15/2023
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC665.0008/14/2022
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers240.0007/27/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0004/06/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers240.0012/21/2021
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers264.0007/28/2021
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers105.0003/31/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0010/18/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0009/23/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0008/11/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC975.0006/21/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers288.0003/25/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0003/04/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0002/05/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0010/09/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0008/21/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0005/22/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions194.4004/17/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0004/03/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions230.4011/28/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/14/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0010/14/2018
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,410.0008/19/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0008/08/2018
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers576.0006/13/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0003/27/2018
MS-63PCGSKagin's720.0003/08/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0001/03/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/03/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/17/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0009/07/2017
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers141.0007/19/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/04/2017
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers940.0003/29/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions217.3801/24/2017
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers258.5011/02/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/10/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5007/12/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5007/07/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,760.0004/27/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,600.0003/20/2016
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC150.0002/22/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5009/20/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0009/20/2015
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0007/17/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7506/07/2015
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers15,275.0005/19/2015
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions8,812.5004/26/2015
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0012/21/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions869.5012/07/2014
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0009/15/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,290.0008/08/2014
VF-25NGCGreat Collections79.3006/29/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7503/21/2014
F-12PCGSGreat Collections58.3003/16/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers42.3001/21/2014
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/08/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions84.0011/15/2013
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0009/30/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0009/02/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,173.0008/08/2013
VF-30NGCGreat Collections99.0005/19/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions194.0004/29/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions217.0004/29/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0004/29/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0001/28/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0010/18/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions212.0008/02/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,898.0003/22/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0003/08/2012
PO-1ANACSGreat Collections70.0002/19/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers978.0006/14/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,531.0004/27/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/11/2010
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena6,331.0006/17/2010
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions53.0005/03/2010
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions184.0004/28/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions85.0004/26/2010
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC201.0011/09/2009
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,070.0003/01/2009
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0002/09/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0002/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0009/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,933.0005/28/2008
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC530.0005/12/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/09/2008
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC354.0010/25/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0008/08/2007
MS-64PCGSCoin Galleries805.0012/13/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0011/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions546.0006/06/2006
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions86.0001/30/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/30/2006
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions75.0001/30/2006
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions83.0001/30/2006
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions92.0001/30/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions138.0001/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/01/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/01/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions253.0001/01/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0011/07/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0009/01/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/01/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0008/01/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/28/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions483.0008/23/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions903.0007/20/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/07/2004
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,438.0012/04/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2003
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,208.0006/26/2003
MS-60NONEStack's1,495.0006/10/2003
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0003/13/2003
MS-60NONEStack's1,600.0003/11/2003
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,875.0001/01/2003
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries1,033.0010/03/2002
MS-60NONEStack's1,725.0009/10/2002
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries2,760.0008/01/2002
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions190.0005/22/2002
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers178.0002/18/2002
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,358.0001/08/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0008/08/2001
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries2,847.0006/07/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0010/01/2000
MS-60NONEStack's1,150.0006/09/1999
MS-65+PCGSDavid Akers1,760.0010/01/1997
MS-63NONEDavid Akers1,540.0010/01/1997
MS-60NONEStack's2,475.0006/11/1997
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/14/1996
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena3,740.0005/20/1996
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,640.0005/20/1996
MS-65+PCGSStack's2,200.0010/10/1995
AU-55NONEBowers & Ruddy1,700.0011/01/1979
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl0.9006/01/1941