As of May, 2024, a 1842-O Dime in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $2,750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3,500.00 and $31,500.00, 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 $26,400.00 in the 01/15/2023 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: 2,020,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1842-O Dime (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6531,500.00
MS-64+11,500.00
MS-648,750.00
MS-63+6,500.00
MS-635,250.00
MS-62+4,750.00
MS-624,500.00
MS-614,000.00
MS-603,500.00
AU-58+2,750.00
AU-582,250.00
AU-55+1,750.00
AU-551,400.00
AU-53+1,275.00
AU-531,150.00
AU-50+1,100.00
AU-501,050.00
XF-45+900.00
XF-45750.00
XF-40600.00
VF-35450.00
VF-30350.00
VF-25300.00
VF-20275.00
F-15200.00
F-12150.00
VG-10125.00
VG-8100.00
G-675.00
G-465.00
AG-340.00

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 State3,500.0031,500.008,916.67
About Uncirculated1,050.002,750.001,590.63
Extremely Fine600.00900.00750.00
Fine and Very Fine150.00450.00287.50
Good and Very Good65.00125.0091.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.0040.0040.00

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 1842 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1842 Dime (Regular Strike)15.00375.00400.0010,250.00
1842 Dime (Proof)N/AN/A35,000.0075,000.00

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.

1842-O Dime (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

$230.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,100.00

Highest Sale Price
$522.74

Average Sale Price
$427.00

Most Recent Sale Price
25

Number of Sales
$13,068.53

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+14,100.0026,400.0022,912.50
MS-644,510.005,463.004,990.20
MS-632,358.006,325.004,263.06
MS-621,880.003,525.002,673.75
MS-612,160.002,520.002,360.00
MS-60780.004,400.002,548.40
AU-581,292.502,585.001,660.08
AU-55690.001,610.001,036.28
AU-53690.001,380.001,029.61
AU-50315.331,495.00892.11
XF-45230.001,100.00522.74
XF-4064.00500.00238.26
VF-3586.00430.00187.69
VF-3045.00305.50148.69
VF-2563.00252.00159.38
VF-201.35264.00110.27
F-1589.00124.00106.50
F-121.0032.0016.50
G-48.008.008.00
PO-116.0042.0032.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1842-O Dime (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 $26,400.00.

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 1842-O Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1842-O Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.08% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.21% / 5.77% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1842-O Dime (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
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers2,160.0008/24/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions76.0006/21/2023
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0004/30/2023
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0004/24/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions104.0003/29/2023
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0003/22/2023
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers216.0003/08/2023
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions180.0003/01/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions26,400.0001/15/2023
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC427.0012/25/2022
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC827.0012/11/2022
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions360.0012/07/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0011/23/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0011/23/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0011/23/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0011/23/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0011/16/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0011/16/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0011/16/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0011/02/2022
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions89.0010/19/2022
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC550.0007/31/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions169.0007/06/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0006/29/2022
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions252.0003/14/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0012/22/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0009/22/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers168.0008/25/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0008/25/2021
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0005/02/2021
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions234.0003/22/2021
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions422.4003/22/2021
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0003/22/2021
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC205.0002/14/2021
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions360.0002/09/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0002/09/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/20/2021
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0001/03/2021
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers720.0012/21/2020
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,525.0010/08/2020
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions780.0010/07/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers168.0003/25/2020
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0003/18/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers810.0001/29/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0009/08/2019
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0003/13/2019
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0012/05/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0008/19/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions723.6003/29/2018
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers660.0003/28/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0003/27/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0002/22/2018
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0001/23/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,800.0001/03/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers264.0011/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers25,850.0008/01/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/10/2017
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,995.0012/15/2016
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers188.0011/02/2016
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5011/02/2016
MS-62NGCScotsman3,105.0010/14/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7508/30/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions352.5007/12/2016
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7506/21/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/06/2016
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions152.7501/03/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6312/27/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0012/03/2015
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions305.5006/21/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2506/07/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0005/12/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/26/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions411.2503/10/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5003/01/2015
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0002/03/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/03/2015
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,757.0001/04/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions381.8810/08/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0008/05/2014
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections315.3307/20/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,288.7507/10/2014
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,700.0002/13/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0002/03/2014
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions440.6301/08/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions998.7501/08/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions441.0012/05/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0012/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0011/15/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions376.0011/01/2013
VF-20ANACSGreat Collections264.0009/15/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions987.0009/02/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0008/26/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions823.0008/08/2013
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC430.0006/30/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/05/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0005/13/2013
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0002/03/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions38.0012/10/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions42.0012/10/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions170.0011/29/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions382.0011/29/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions411.0010/18/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0010/18/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0009/06/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0008/02/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0007/12/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections16.0002/26/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/03/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0010/13/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0010/13/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0009/07/2011
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers978.0006/14/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions34.0003/14/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0009/22/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0008/11/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0004/28/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0004/28/2010
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0012/03/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0012/03/2009
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions32.0011/09/2009
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0010/26/2009
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,035.0009/21/2009
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0008/12/2009
AU-53ANACSBowers & Merena690.0008/05/2009
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0007/01/2009
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC863.0004/23/2009
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions276.0004/01/2009
VF-20ICGHeritage Auctions60.0003/18/2009
VF-20ICGHeritage Auctions42.0003/18/2009
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions86.0003/04/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions48.0002/25/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions127.0002/18/2009
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC137.0001/08/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0001/01/2009
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/01/2009
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0012/24/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions64.0012/15/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0009/03/2008
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena4,370.0009/01/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/01/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0008/27/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions633.0007/30/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/30/2008
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions127.0005/28/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/28/2008
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/01/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/29/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,038.0011/29/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/08/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0005/14/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/15/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/01/2007
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0012/05/2006
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0011/01/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions633.0009/19/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions48.0007/11/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0006/01/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/06/2006
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0003/16/2006
MS-60NONEStack's3,738.0003/01/2006
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0012/11/2005
MS-60NONEStack's2,760.0010/01/2005
AU-50PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,000.0009/18/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/01/2005
AU-53NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0006/23/2005
XF-45ANACSDavid Lawrence RC230.0006/20/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/08/2005
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,898.0005/04/2005
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0005/04/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0004/03/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,185.0003/06/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0002/09/2005
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,610.0011/30/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0009/29/2004
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0009/13/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0009/13/2004
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions575.0008/23/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,853.0008/18/2004
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/20/2004
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,064.0007/08/2004
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0007/01/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0005/05/2004
AU-53NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,265.0003/09/2004
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,750.0012/01/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0011/07/2003
AU-55PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0003/13/2003
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0001/29/2003
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/08/2003
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0011/06/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0007/27/2002
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions834.0007/27/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,358.0010/03/2001
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions66.0003/29/2001
G-4PCIHeritage Auctions8.0009/21/2000
MS-61NGCBowers & Merena2,415.0008/09/2000
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0007/20/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,715.0003/11/1999
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries2,185.0002/08/1999
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0009/14/1998
XF-45NONEDavid Akers1,100.0010/01/1997
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena990.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior4,400.0011/29/1995
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,510.0003/01/1995
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl1.0006/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery1.3505/01/1941