As of May, 2024, a 1798 Dime Large 8 in circulated condition is worth between $500.00 and $12,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $15,000.00 and $175,000.00, 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 $82,250.00 in the 05/19/2015 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 19.80 millimeters
Weight: 2.70 grams
Mintage: 27,550
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Dimes 1796-1807

1798 Dime Large 8 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66175,000.00
MS-65+150,000.00
MS-65125,000.00
MS-64+90,000.00
MS-6480,000.00
MS-63+55,000.00
MS-6345,000.00
MS-62+37,500.00
MS-6235,000.00
MS-6117,500.00
MS-6015,000.00
AU-58+12,500.00
AU-5810,000.00
AU-55+8,500.00
AU-557,500.00
AU-53+7,250.00
AU-537,000.00
AU-50+6,750.00
AU-506,500.00
XF-45+6,250.00
XF-456,000.00
XF-405,500.00
VF-355,250.00
VF-305,000.00
VF-254,750.00
VF-204,500.00
F-153,500.00
F-123,250.00
VG-102,500.00
VG-82,250.00
G-62,000.00
G-41,500.00
AG-31,000.00
FR-2750.00
PO-1500.00

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 State15,000.00175,000.0075,000.00
About Uncirculated6,500.0012,500.008,250.00
Extremely Fine5,500.006,250.005,916.67
Fine and Very Fine3,250.005,250.004,375.00
Good and Very Good1,500.002,500.002,062.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good500.001,000.00750.00

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 1798 Draped Bust 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1798/7 Dime 16 Star Reverse (Regular Strike)750.0011,000.0012,500.00150,000.00
1798/7 Dime 13 Star Reverse (Regular Strike)2,000.0057,500.0060,000.00250,000.00
1798 Dime Small 8 (Regular Strike)1,500.0050,000.0065,000.00200,000.00
1798 Dime JR-4 Large 8 (Regular Strike)500.0012,500.0015,000.00175,000.00
1798 Dime JR-3 Small 8 (Regular Strike)1,500.0045,000.0060,000.00185,000.00
1798/7 Dime JR-1, 16 Star Reverse (Regular Strike)750.0011,000.0012,000.00140,000.00
1798/7 Dime JR-2, 13 Star Reverse (Regular Strike)2,000.0050,000.0055,000.00250,000.00

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.

1798 Dime Large 8 (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

$1,150.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,738.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,507.17

Average Sale Price
$3,720.00

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$30,086.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+23,000.0036,225.0028,558.33
MS-6414,950.0082,250.0033,077.08
MS-6314,950.0070,500.0031,380.56
MS-629,350.0030,550.0015,777.50
MS-618,250.0010,350.009,080.75
MS-609,200.0011,500.0010,350.00
AU-584,600.006,900.005,298.78
AU-552,415.008,050.005,058.80
AU-535,390.005,390.005,390.00
AU-5010.5010,925.004,457.32
XF-451,898.006,463.003,622.67
XF-401,150.003,738.002,507.17
VF-351,150.002,185.001,667.50
VF-30299.002,415.001,320.64
VF-251,955.004,112.503,100.50
VF-2027.501,955.001,136.69
F-151,840.002,300.002,070.00
F-1222.502,760.001,131.70
VG-10432.001,438.00886.25
VG-8564.001,206.00953.47
G-6604.001,860.001,314.13
G-4345.001,380.00762.00
AG-3489.00646.00555.47
FR-2329.00432.00400.25
PO-1265.0035,000.008,651.88

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1798 Dime Large 8 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $82,250.00.

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 1798 Dime Large 8 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1798 Dime Large 8 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 54.48% share, followed by Stack's / American Numismatic Rarities with 11.03% / 5.52% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1798 Dime Large 8 (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
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions1,860.0005/10/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,720.0005/07/2023
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0010/07/2020
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers1,920.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions58,750.0009/26/2019
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0008/14/2019
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions30,550.0006/27/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/19/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions28,800.0006/09/2019
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0005/08/2019
AU-53NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,390.0012/16/2018
VF-25PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,407.5007/26/2018
AU-58NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,935.0005/17/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/03/2018
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers4,320.0011/08/2017
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions1,206.0009/07/2017
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5008/01/2017
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions1,180.8806/08/2017
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions3,262.9801/04/2017
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions881.2508/10/2016
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/27/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers82,250.0005/19/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions4,465.0004/26/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions4,465.0004/26/2015
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3808/05/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions70,500.0006/23/2014
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5004/23/2014
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5002/27/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/08/2014
MS-61NGCGreat Collections8,910.0012/22/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0012/05/2013
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions646.0012/05/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0008/08/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions4,994.0004/24/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions8,813.0001/09/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions15,275.0010/18/2012
FR-2ANACSHeritage Auctions329.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions33,350.0004/18/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0003/08/2012
F-15NGCStack's Bowers1,840.0001/24/2012
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/07/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/07/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers28,750.0008/18/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers40,250.0008/18/2011
VG-10NONEScotsman525.0007/29/2011
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/01/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0012/02/2010
XF-45NGCStack's4,485.0011/10/2010
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions5,750.0006/02/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions265.0004/28/2010
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/06/2010
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena4,600.0001/05/2010
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions863.0010/22/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0004/01/2009
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0004/01/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions4,744.0002/01/2009
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/01/2009
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCStack's21,850.0001/01/2009
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0012/04/2008
VG-10NONECoin Galleries1,438.0009/01/2008
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions37,375.0007/30/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions345.0005/28/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC23,000.0005/15/2008
AU-55PCGSStack's5,520.0003/26/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0002/13/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/09/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's35,000.0011/13/2007
AU-55NGCScotsman6,613.0007/27/2007
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena5,003.0006/28/2007
AU-55NGCStack's3,910.0006/20/2007
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries26,450.0005/01/2007
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/01/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's11,500.0003/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/01/2007
AU-50NONEScotsman5,750.0002/09/2007
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries36,225.0011/16/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0010/24/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/13/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/13/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/13/2006
AU-58NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,900.0008/11/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0007/11/2006
XF-40NONEStack's3,450.0006/27/2006
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers36,800.0005/30/2006
G-4PCGSSuperior Galleries805.0005/28/2006
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities29,900.0003/14/2006
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities29,900.0003/14/2006
XF-40NONEStack's3,220.0003/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0002/09/2006
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,013.0002/07/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2006
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/01/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0012/13/2005
AU-50NONEStack's10,925.0010/01/2005
AU-50NONEStack's8,050.0010/01/2005
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,000.0007/25/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions2,415.0006/02/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0006/02/2005
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries16,100.0005/29/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions23,000.0005/04/2005
XF-40NONEStack's1,150.0003/01/2005
MS-60NONEStack's11,500.0001/19/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities17,250.0001/10/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0012/13/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0012/08/2004
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities41,400.0011/30/2004
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,520.0011/30/2004
AU-50PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,060.0011/30/2004
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/04/2004
MS-60NONEStack's9,200.0010/13/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0009/09/2004
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries20,700.0008/16/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0007/20/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions8,050.0007/20/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,438.0006/03/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions564.0005/05/2004
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/31/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,323.0001/12/2004
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/01/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0005/01/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/01/2003
AU-50PCGSKingswood Galleries2,530.0001/16/2003
MS-61PCGSR.M. Smythe10,350.0001/13/2003
XF-40NONEStack's1,600.0012/04/2002
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena14,950.0011/06/2002
XF-45ANACSSuperior Galleries2,185.0008/01/2002
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,898.0004/03/2002
VF-20NONEStack's1,725.0003/07/2002
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions2,415.0005/01/2001
MS-61PCGSR.M. Smythe8,250.0011/01/2000
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena1,150.0006/22/2000
VF-30NONEHeritage Auctions299.0006/01/2000
VF-20PCGSKingswood Galleries863.0002/16/2000
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena3,105.0001/04/2000
AU-50NONEStack's6,325.0003/01/1998
MS-62NONEDavid Akers9,350.0010/01/1997
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena10,560.0005/20/1996
XF-40NONESotheby's1,650.0006/01/1995
AU-50NONEB. Max Mehl10.5006/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery27.5005/01/1941
AU-50NONENumismatic Gallery50.0005/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery22.5005/01/1941