As of May, 2024, a 1837 H10C Capped Bust, Small Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $75.00 and $2,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,500.00 and $15,000.00, 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 $9,600.00 in the 08/28/2022 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: William Kneass
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 15.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.35 grams
Mintage: 871,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Capped Bust Half Dimes 1829-1837

1837 H10C Capped Bust, 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-6515,000.00
MS-64+11,000.00
MS-6410,000.00
MS-63+5,000.00
MS-634,000.00
MS-62+3,500.00
MS-623,000.00
MS-612,750.00
MS-602,500.00
AU-58+2,250.00
AU-582,000.00
AU-55+1,500.00
AU-551,250.00
AU-53+1,100.00
AU-531,000.00
AU-50+950.00
AU-50900.00
XF-45+800.00
XF-45750.00
XF-40550.00
VF-35450.00
VF-30400.00
VF-25375.00
VF-20350.00
F-15325.00
F-12275.00
VG-10225.00
VG-8200.00
G-6175.00
G-4150.00
AG-3125.00
FR-2100.00
PO-175.00

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 State2,500.0015,000.006,305.56
About Uncirculated900.002,250.001,368.75
Extremely Fine550.00800.00700.00
Fine and Very Fine275.00450.00362.50
Good and Very Good150.00225.00187.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good75.00125.00100.00

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 1837 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1837 H10C Capped Bust, Large Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A30,000.0050,000.00
1837 H10C Capped Bust, Large Nickel (Regular Strike)60.00650.00750.0045,000.00
1837 Half Dime LM-2 (Regular Strike)350.00850.002,250.002,250.00
1837 Half Dime LM-3 (Regular Strike)300.001,100.00N/AN/A
1837 Half Dime LM-5 (Regular Strike)60.00650.00750.0025,000.00
1837 Half Dime LM-4 (Regular Strike)75.002,250.002,500.0015,000.00
1837 H10C Capped Bust, Large Nickel, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,000.003,000.00
1837 Half Dime LM-1 (Regular Strike)60.00650.00750.0045,000.00

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.

1837 H10C Capped Bust, 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

$1,100.00

Lowest Sale Price
$9,600.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,502.20

Average Sale Price
$9,600.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$35,022.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-664,830.004,830.004,830.00
MS-65+7,475.009,350.008,289.25
MS-641,100.009,600.003,502.20
MS-63+4,313.004,313.004,313.00
MS-631,150.002,530.001,868.33
MS-621,093.001,495.001,284.33
MS-61805.001,800.001,302.50
MS-60823.001,610.001,216.50
AU-58633.001,997.501,310.50
AU-55529.001,601.00822.20
AU-53374.00660.00517.00
AU-50201.00660.00323.40
XF-45276.00276.00276.00
XF-4076.00312.00162.25
VF-35150.00400.00291.33
VF-3056.00196.00126.00
VF-2090.00115.00101.00
F-1536.00288.00162.00
G-494.0094.0094.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1837 H10C Capped Bust, Small Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from G-4 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $9,600.00.

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 1837 H10C Capped Bust, Small Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1837 H10C Capped Bust, Small Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.85% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 6.15% / 4.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1837 H10C Capped Bust, 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
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0004/07/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0008/28/2022
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,601.0006/12/2022
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0011/17/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers1,740.0008/25/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers100.0002/03/2021
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.0001/17/2021
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0009/16/2020
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,680.0009/16/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0003/04/2020
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0002/05/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/24/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions841.2008/21/2019
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0007/14/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0004/03/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0003/27/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0003/13/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/04/2017
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0011/02/2016
VF-20NGCGreat Collections90.0012/01/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0007/08/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/05/2013
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions823.0011/29/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/12/2012
MS-63+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0007/12/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0005/30/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0004/18/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/18/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0010/13/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,594.0004/28/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/31/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0004/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions201.0012/10/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,050.0010/01/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0008/15/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC8,282.0007/16/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0003/20/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0009/19/2006
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities978.0006/21/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/06/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions115.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0009/26/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/01/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0006/01/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/12/2005
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/05/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0012/08/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0011/03/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions529.0009/13/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0001/07/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/01/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,910.0006/02/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0011/20/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,933.0008/06/2000
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions1,955.0008/01/1999
MS-60NONEStack's1,610.0006/09/1999
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries2,300.0002/08/1999
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries2,070.0009/01/1998
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,830.0008/03/1998
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,100.0003/05/1998
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena3,190.0008/01/1996
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena9,350.0005/20/1996