As of May, 2024, a 1840 Dime Drapery in circulated condition is worth between $75.00 and $4,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5,500.00 and $40,000.00, 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 $38,188.00 in the 11/15/2013 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.67 grams
Mintage: 377,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1840 Dime Drapery (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6540,000.00
MS-64+30,000.00
MS-6424,000.00
MS-63+17,000.00
MS-6314,500.00
MS-62+11,000.00
MS-6210,000.00
MS-616,500.00
MS-605,500.00
AU-58+4,250.00
AU-583,750.00
AU-55+3,500.00
AU-553,250.00
AU-53+2,500.00
AU-532,000.00
AU-50+1,850.00
AU-501,750.00
XF-45+1,600.00
XF-451,500.00
XF-401,100.00
VF-35750.00
VF-30650.00
VF-25575.00
VF-20425.00
F-15375.00
F-12260.00
VG-10200.00
VG-8175.00
G-6150.00
G-4125.00
AG-3100.00
FR-285.00
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 State5,500.0040,000.0017,611.11
About Uncirculated1,750.004,250.002,856.25
Extremely Fine1,100.001,600.001,400.00
Fine and Very Fine260.00750.00505.83
Good and Very Good125.00200.00162.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good75.00100.0086.67

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 1840 Liberty Seated 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1840 Dime No Drapery (Regular Strike)15.00700.00750.0019,500.00
1840-O Dime No Drapery (Regular Strike)40.006,000.008,500.0052,500.00
1840 Dime No Drapery (Proof)N/AN/A60,000.0060,000.00
1840 Dime No Drapery, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A75,000.0075,000.00

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.

1840 Dime Drapery (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

$92.00

Lowest Sale Price
$336.00

Highest Sale Price
$201.11

Average Sale Price
$267.60

Most Recent Sale Price
15

Number of Sales
$3,016.60

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-658,580.008,580.008,580.00
MS-64+27,025.0038,188.0032,606.50
MS-6419,200.0019,550.0019,375.00
MS-636,900.007,475.007,187.50
MS-622,585.007,015.004,637.67
MS-611,997.501,999.851,998.68
MS-60139.002,860.001,384.67
AU-581,045.002,875.002,165.59
AU-55700.006,600.003,181.67
AU-531,093.001,292.501,192.75
AU-50180.002,990.001,162.25
XF-4586.001,255.00630.33
XF-403.35517.00284.09
VF-35207.00525.00331.40
VF-30235.00360.00314.33
VF-25243.00626.00403.17
VF-2092.00336.00201.11
F-1589.00320.00206.33
F-122.25180.0097.56
VG-1089.00134.00111.50
VG-845.0045.0045.00
G-441.00120.0074.33
PO-1173.00173.00173.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1840 Dime Drapery (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 $38,188.00.

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 1840 Dime Drapery (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1840 Dime Drapery (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.73% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.95% / 7.95% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1840 Dime Drapery (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
VF-30NGCStack's Bowers360.0008/10/2023
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions134.0006/21/2023
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,576.7604/16/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions139.0003/01/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions19,200.0002/12/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/15/2023
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC320.0001/01/2023
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers120.0012/13/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions267.6010/12/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0001/05/2022
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0011/24/2021
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC480.0010/10/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers168.0007/28/2021
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0005/05/2021
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,255.0005/02/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0004/21/2021
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers204.0003/10/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0001/20/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0011/04/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0006/10/2020
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC525.0005/10/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers115.0003/25/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0001/22/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0012/07/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0010/25/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions162.0009/18/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions4,920.0007/14/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0006/19/2019
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0003/13/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0003/13/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0006/06/2018
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers240.0003/28/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0003/27/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0003/27/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0003/27/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0012/12/2017
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/26/2017
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,999.8501/04/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers517.0011/02/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5007/12/2015
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions27,025.0005/12/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/07/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3811/06/2014
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC626.0001/26/2014
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions38,188.0011/15/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions235.0009/25/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions123.0007/22/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0009/10/2012
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions397.0009/06/2012
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0012/12/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0011/08/2011
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0010/17/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/07/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0012/02/2010
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/02/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0009/22/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0007/08/2010
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0010/26/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions86.0003/04/2009
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions207.0003/01/2009
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions253.0003/01/2009
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/01/2009
MS-63PCGSStack's6,900.0010/01/2008
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions431.0005/15/2007
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions243.0002/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0011/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0004/26/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,015.0004/26/2006
AU-50NONEStack's2,760.0003/01/2006
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/30/2006
AU-50NONEStack's2,990.0010/01/2005
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/04/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0004/17/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0004/17/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC7,475.0003/06/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0002/02/2005
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/17/2005
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0011/07/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0001/29/2003
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions700.0007/25/2001
MS-60NONEStack's2,860.0010/14/1997
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena8,580.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior1,155.0011/29/1995
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena1,045.0010/01/1987
XF-45NONEBowers & Ruddy550.0009/01/1980
XF-40NONEB. Max Mehl3.3506/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery2.2505/01/1941