As of May, 2024, a 1840-O Dime No Drapery in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $6,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8,500.00 and $52,500.00, 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 $46,000.00 in the 04/01/2009 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: 1,175,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1840-O 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-6552,500.00
MS-64+36,500.00
MS-6428,500.00
MS-63+21,000.00
MS-6317,500.00
MS-62+12,500.00
MS-6211,000.00
MS-6110,000.00
MS-608,500.00
AU-58+6,000.00
AU-585,500.00
AU-55+3,750.00
AU-553,000.00
AU-53+1,750.00
AU-531,500.00
AU-50+1,350.00
AU-501,250.00
XF-45+1,000.00
XF-45850.00
XF-40650.00
VF-35400.00
VF-30300.00
VF-25275.00
VF-20250.00
F-15200.00
F-12175.00
VG-10150.00
VG-8125.00
G-6100.00
G-485.00
AG-350.00
FR-240.00
PO-160.00

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 State8,500.0052,500.0022,000.00
About Uncirculated1,250.006,000.003,012.50
Extremely Fine650.001,000.00833.33
Fine and Very Fine175.00400.00266.67
Good and Very Good85.00150.00115.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.0060.0050.00

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 Dime No Drapery (Regular Strike)15.00700.00750.0019,500.00
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-O 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

$79.00

Lowest Sale Price
$550.00

Highest Sale Price
$331.30

Average Sale Price
$480.00

Most Recent Sale Price
25

Number of Sales
$8,282.40

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+37,600.0046,000.0041,946.88
MS-644,180.0028,200.0018,638.50
MS-6314,375.0014,375.0014,375.00
MS-626,900.0010,925.008,130.21
MS-615,290.006,900.006,230.00
MS-601,121.0026,450.007,011.22
AU-581,725.004,800.002,785.00
AU-55460.003,600.001,846.25
AU-53377.00978.00610.50
AU-50205.63900.00473.23
XF-45115.00764.00558.62
XF-4079.00550.00331.30
VF-35204.00288.00237.00
VF-30139.00276.00184.43
VF-25149.00174.00159.00
VF-204.50204.00113.92
F-15114.00164.40142.35
F-121.10140.0059.77
VG-1054.0094.0070.00
VG-81.2537.0019.13
G-412.0012.0012.00
PO-184.0084.0084.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1840-O Dime No Drapery (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $46,000.00.

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 1840-O Dime No Drapery (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1840-O Dime No Drapery (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.54% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 9.93% / 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-O 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
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions169.0006/21/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0006/14/2023
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC701.0003/12/2023
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions67.0002/22/2023
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers192.0001/25/2023
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC726.0001/22/2023
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0001/22/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions24,000.0001/15/2023
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0001/01/2023
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions240.0012/28/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions276.0012/28/2022
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,100.0012/18/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0012/14/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0012/14/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0012/14/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0012/14/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0012/14/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/14/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0012/07/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0012/07/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0012/07/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0012/07/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0012/07/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0011/30/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/30/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/30/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions154.0011/30/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions139.0010/12/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/12/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0010/05/2022
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions204.0009/07/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions254.4008/17/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0008/03/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0008/03/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0007/27/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0007/27/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions360.0007/13/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0003/23/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0001/12/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0001/05/2022
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers264.0010/27/2021
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions1,920.0010/06/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers480.0007/28/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0007/28/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0007/28/2021
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC161.0007/25/2021
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions164.4005/05/2021
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers2,280.0003/31/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers900.0003/31/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0003/22/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/27/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/16/2020
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0011/15/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/07/2020
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC600.0010/04/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/26/2020
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers264.0006/23/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers228.0004/15/2020
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0003/25/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers408.0003/25/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0003/25/2020
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers180.0001/29/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions600.0001/22/2020
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0001/22/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0010/25/2019
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC130.0008/04/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0004/10/2019
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0012/16/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0011/28/2018
XF-45PCGSScotsman546.0011/02/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,500.0004/29/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0003/27/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0003/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions18,600.0001/03/2018
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions37,600.0010/26/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5005/16/2017
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,931.2512/15/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions540.5010/31/2016
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0008/09/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0007/19/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0007/12/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions18,212.5002/04/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0010/06/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions376.0006/21/2015
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions205.6306/21/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions485.2810/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions38,187.5006/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions28,200.0006/23/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions60.0003/03/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions305.5001/13/2014
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections770.0012/15/2013
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions529.0012/05/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions470.0009/25/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0009/25/2013
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0009/01/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/06/2012
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0005/30/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0002/13/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0012/19/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0012/12/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0008/11/2011
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions62.0005/09/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0012/02/2010
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/27/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0009/22/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0009/22/2010
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions55.0012/14/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions84.0007/22/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0004/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions46,000.0004/01/2009
VG-10ICGHeritage Auctions54.0003/04/2009
VG-8ANACSDavid Lawrence RC37.0003/02/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions460.0001/01/2009
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena46,000.0009/01/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions489.0006/04/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions14,375.0001/09/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/27/2007
MS-60NONEScotsman1,121.0007/27/2007
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/09/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions377.0002/20/2007
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0002/01/2007
XF-45ANACSDavid Lawrence RC115.0001/08/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0011/29/2006
MS-61PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,500.0008/11/2006
MS-60NONEStack's26,450.0003/01/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0011/07/2005
MS-60NONEStack's21,850.0010/01/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0007/20/2005
AU-53ANACSDavid Lawrence RC431.0006/20/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0005/09/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0005/04/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC5,290.0003/06/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0002/09/2005
MS-60PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,680.0011/30/2004
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/04/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0009/15/2004
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena2,530.0007/01/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0009/17/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0003/03/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0001/29/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0007/28/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0007/28/2002
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0008/31/2000
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena4,180.0008/01/1996
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,650.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior3,300.0011/29/1995
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl1.1006/01/1941
VG-8NONEB. Max Mehl1.2506/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery2.5005/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery4.5005/01/1941