As of May, 2024, a 1798 Dime Small 8 in circulated condition is worth between $1,500.00 and $50,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $65,000.00 and $200,000.00, 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 $253,000.00 in the 07/30/2008 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, 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 Small 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-65200,000.00
MS-64+150,000.00
MS-64125,000.00
MS-63+100,000.00
MS-6390,000.00
MS-62+80,000.00
MS-6275,000.00
MS-6170,000.00
MS-6065,000.00
AU-58+50,000.00
AU-5840,000.00
AU-55+35,000.00
AU-5530,000.00
AU-53+27,500.00
AU-5325,000.00
AU-50+22,500.00
AU-5020,000.00
XF-45+18,500.00
XF-4517,500.00
XF-4015,000.00
VF-3512,500.00
VF-3011,000.00
VF-2510,000.00
VF-208,500.00
F-156,000.00
F-125,000.00
VG-104,000.00
VG-83,500.00
G-63,000.00
G-42,500.00
AG-32,000.00
FR-21,750.00
PO-11,500.00

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 State65,000.00200,000.00106,111.11
About Uncirculated20,000.0050,000.0031,250.00
Extremely Fine15,000.0018,500.0017,000.00
Fine and Very Fine5,000.0012,500.008,833.33
Good and Very Good2,500.004,000.003,250.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1,500.002,000.001,750.00

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 Large 8 (Regular Strike)500.0012,500.0015,000.00175,000.00
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 Small 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

$1,265.00

Lowest Sale Price
$15,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$7,752.08

Average Sale Price
$15,000.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$46,512.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66253,000.00253,000.00253,000.00
MS-65+23,000.00141,000.0059,425.00
MS-6411,825.00103,500.0067,645.83
MS-639,020.009,020.009,020.00
MS-625,225.005,225.005,225.00
MS-6013,200.0013,200.0013,200.00
AU-585,500.005,500.005,500.00
AU-555,000.005,000.005,000.00
AU-505,773.007,188.006,480.50
XF-458,625.008,625.008,625.00
XF-401,265.0015,000.007,752.08
VF-357,637.507,637.507,637.50
VF-254,255.004,440.004,347.50
VF-20891.005,060.002,537.75
F-12633.001,265.00977.67
VG-101,725.003,220.002,547.60
VG-81,006.002,530.001,753.67
G-4805.001,920.001,521.67
FR-2161.00161.00161.00
PO-11,057.505,875.002,859.17

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1798 Dime Small 8 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $253,000.00.

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 Small 8 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1798 Dime Small 8 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 52.00% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 14.00% / 8.00% 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 Small 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
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers15,000.0008/24/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0006/16/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0008/31/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions90,000.0008/22/2021
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0001/29/2021
VF-25NGCStack's Bowers4,440.0003/25/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0008/20/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0003/05/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0012/07/2017
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/08/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0007/07/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5001/06/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5007/12/2015
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers141,000.0005/19/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions8,812.5004/26/2015
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions103,500.0001/03/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0001/05/2011
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0009/22/2010
FR-2NONEGoldberg Auctioneers161.0009/21/2010
VG-10ANACSBonhams & Butterfields2,808.0005/30/2010
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/06/2010
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's95,000.0007/01/2009
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions633.0003/01/2009
VF-25NGCStack's4,255.0001/01/2009
F-12NONEPonterio & Assoc.1,035.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions253,000.0007/30/2008
AU-55PCGSStack's5,000.0011/13/2007
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions12,075.0009/27/2007
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions5,060.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities74,750.0003/14/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions7,188.0001/01/2006
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0011/02/2005
AU-50NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,773.0009/18/2005
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/27/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0005/04/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,006.0005/04/2005
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries23,000.0002/20/2005
VF-20NONEStack's891.0010/17/2000
F-12PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0008/09/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries38,500.0002/01/1997
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/09/1997
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions9,020.0008/14/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena30,800.0005/20/1996
MS-64NGCAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior11,825.0011/29/1995
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior13,200.0011/29/1995
MS-62NGCAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior5,225.0011/29/1995
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions35,200.0006/01/1995
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena5,500.0010/01/1987