As of May, 2024, a 1840 Dime No Drapery in circulated condition is worth between $15.00 and $700.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $750.00 and $19,500.00, 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 $16,800.00 in the 08/28/2022 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.67 grams
Mintage: 981,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1840 Dime No 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-6719,500.00
MS-66+11,000.00
MS-668,000.00
MS-65+4,500.00
MS-654,000.00
MS-64+3,000.00
MS-642,250.00
MS-63+1,325.00
MS-631,175.00
MS-62+1,075.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61900.00
MS-60750.00
AU-58+700.00
AU-58650.00
AU-55+600.00
AU-55550.00
AU-53+500.00
AU-53450.00
AU-50+425.00
AU-50400.00
XF-45+375.00
XF-45350.00
XF-40300.00
VF-35250.00
VF-30200.00
VF-25175.00
VF-20150.00
F-15100.00
F-1275.00
VG-1060.00
VG-840.00
G-635.00
G-430.00
AG-325.00
FR-220.00
PO-115.00

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 State750.0019,500.004,498.08
About Uncirculated400.00700.00534.38
Extremely Fine300.00375.00341.67
Fine and Very Fine75.00250.00158.33
Good and Very Good30.0060.0041.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good15.0025.0020.00

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 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-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 Drapery (Regular Strike)75.004,250.005,500.0040,000.00
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 No 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

$1,322.00

Lowest Sale Price
$8,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,003.67

Average Sale Price
$3,120.00

Most Recent Sale Price
29

Number of Sales
$87,106.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6810,925.0010,925.0010,925.00
MS-674,485.0016,800.009,631.06
MS-661,783.007,931.004,151.09
MS-65+1,322.008,000.003,003.67
MS-64+2,880.002,880.002,880.00
MS-644.202,760.001,286.27
MS-634.501,380.00897.75
MS-62460.00776.00605.50
MS-61299.00446.50372.75
MS-60127.003,450.001,346.78
AU-58173.00660.00360.15
AU-55127.00660.00267.00
AU-53219.00350.00271.80
AU-5086.00605.00200.96
XF-4560.00187.18136.44
XF-4044.00219.00108.19
VF-3540.0040.0040.00
VF-3027.0045.0036.00
VF-2531.00109.0074.67
VF-202.0058.0030.00
VG-820.0020.0020.00
G-634.0034.0034.00
G-416.0016.0016.00
PO-127.0028.0027.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1840 Dime No Drapery (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $16,800.00.

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 No Drapery (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1840 Dime No Drapery (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.62% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 6.70% / 5.67% 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 No 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
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers660.0003/29/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,400.0012/18/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0011/09/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0009/14/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions432.0009/07/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16,800.0008/28/2022
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers384.0007/27/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,760.0007/17/2022
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions109.0005/18/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0003/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0002/27/2022
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0001/23/2022
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC110.0011/21/2021
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0011/07/2021
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,050.0007/11/2021
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers168.0006/16/2021
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,055.0005/27/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0005/12/2021
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC187.1802/14/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/18/2020
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0010/17/2020
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,586.2510/08/2020
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135.0005/10/2020
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions300.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,562.4002/23/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0005/22/2019
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers80.0005/15/2019
AU-58PCGSKagin's660.0004/01/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions205.2001/23/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/09/2019
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,465.0011/15/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers456.0010/30/2018
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers110.0009/26/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0007/04/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0006/06/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0003/27/2018
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions132.0001/30/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/03/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/31/2017
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers110.0010/18/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers129.2511/02/2016
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions446.5009/04/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,290.0008/09/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions235.0008/02/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7503/03/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0012/03/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions141.0010/20/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0009/15/2015
MS-62PCGSScotsman776.0007/24/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0007/12/2015
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions188.0006/21/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5006/07/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5002/10/2015
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions164.5002/03/2015
XF-45NGCGreat Collections115.5011/23/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0011/23/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions367.7810/08/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5006/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0006/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,642.5006/02/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions282.0005/05/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0003/21/2014
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions105.7502/24/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions146.8802/03/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections484.0011/10/2013
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions101.0009/30/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions84.0007/22/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0007/11/2013
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC325.0006/30/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0006/05/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/24/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,931.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/07/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions44.0001/07/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions28.0012/10/2012
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers2,232.5011/16/2012
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers15,275.0011/16/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0009/06/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0008/02/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/12/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/18/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0002/02/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0001/30/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/03/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0010/13/2011
PO-1ANACSGreat Collections27.0009/04/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions219.0008/11/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0007/18/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/07/2011
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC293.0004/21/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/02/2010
AU-58DGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0010/25/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0010/25/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0009/22/2010
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions276.0007/08/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/06/2010
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions20.0011/09/2009
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions34.0011/09/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,162.0009/21/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/09/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions127.0008/26/2009
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions40.0008/05/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions104.0008/05/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/31/2009
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions27.0005/06/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions60.0004/22/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions81.0003/18/2009
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,530.0001/01/2009
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions51.0012/15/2008
VF-25ICGHeritage Auctions31.0012/03/2008
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0010/13/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0007/30/2008
MS-62NGCStack's748.0007/27/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions460.0006/26/2008
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0006/01/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions86.0004/30/2008
MS-65+NGCStack's3,220.0002/26/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/13/2008
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0001/09/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0012/12/2007
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions331.0012/04/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0011/29/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0010/01/2007
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0003/20/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0002/21/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0012/25/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions299.0012/05/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/30/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions10,925.0010/24/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/31/2006
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC314.0005/29/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/03/2006
MS-60NONEStack's2,070.0003/01/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,955.0003/01/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/30/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,380.0001/16/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/09/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0012/19/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions207.0011/07/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0010/09/2005
MS-60NONEStack's2,300.0010/01/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC834.0006/27/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/04/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/24/2005
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC151.0002/21/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/23/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2005
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena4,485.0001/09/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0011/30/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0011/04/2004
MS-67NGCKingswood Galleries6,038.0009/16/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0009/09/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,140.0008/18/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0006/16/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,760.0006/02/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,500.0005/05/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,818.0005/05/2004
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions161.0002/18/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,795.0007/26/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions834.0007/16/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions224.0003/19/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0001/29/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0001/08/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0012/17/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0009/29/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0009/29/2002
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers10,350.0009/23/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0007/28/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/27/2002
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0002/18/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,188.0010/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,099.0008/08/2001
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries2,530.0006/07/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/24/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,783.0011/18/2000
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries748.0006/05/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions219.0006/01/2000
MS-60NONEStack's3,450.0005/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSSotheby's2,420.0011/01/1999
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/06/1999
AU-50NONEDavid Akers605.0010/01/1997
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,322.0009/01/1997
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0008/16/1995
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena138.0010/01/1987
MS-65+NONEBowers & Ruddy8,000.0009/01/1980
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl4.2006/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery2.0005/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery4.5005/01/1941