As of May, 2024, a 1843 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $15.00 and $550.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $600.00 and $8,750.00, 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 $7,200.00 in the 02/12/2023 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: 1,370,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1843 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-668,750.00
MS-65+5,500.00
MS-654,250.00
MS-64+2,750.00
MS-642,250.00
MS-63+1,350.00
MS-631,025.00
MS-62+850.00
MS-62750.00
MS-61650.00
MS-60600.00
AU-58+550.00
AU-58500.00
AU-55+450.00
AU-55400.00
AU-53+375.00
AU-53350.00
AU-50+300.00
AU-50275.00
XF-45+250.00
XF-45225.00
XF-40135.00
VF-35110.00
VF-3080.00
VF-2570.00
VF-2060.00
F-1555.00
F-1250.00
VG-1045.00
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 State600.008,750.002,611.36
About Uncirculated275.00550.00400.00
Extremely Fine135.00250.00203.33
Fine and Very Fine50.00110.0070.83
Good and Very Good30.0045.0037.50
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 1843 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1843-O Dime (Regular Strike)200.0042,500.0090,000.00265,000.00
1843 Dime (Proof)N/AN/A9,000.0045,000.00
1843 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A50,000.0050,000.00

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.

1843 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

$7.50

Lowest Sale Price
$1,680.00

Highest Sale Price
$815.93

Average Sale Price
$780.00

Most Recent Sale Price
21

Number of Sales
$17,134.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-662,040.007,200.004,626.79
MS-65+1,840.003,407.502,397.81
MS-645.252,056.251,151.01
MS-637.501,680.00815.93
MS-62228.001,045.00470.62
MS-61207.00529.00393.67
MS-60164.502,310.00734.69
AU-58109.00408.00282.75
AU-5570.00326.01243.60
AU-53161.00185.00176.80
AU-5054.00180.00112.67
XF-4559.00144.0087.25
XF-4041.0051.0045.80
VF-3032.0032.0032.00
VF-25180.00180.00180.00
VF-2030.0030.0030.00
F-1212.00138.0058.00
PO-1172.00172.00172.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1843 Dime (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 $7,200.00.

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 1843 Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1843 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.64% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 8.18% / 6.36% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1843 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
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions104.0003/29/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0002/12/2023
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC445.0001/22/2023
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions181.2007/06/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/09/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0012/01/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/27/2021
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC185.0010/17/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions750.0010/06/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers132.0008/25/2021
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions180.0007/28/2021
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC326.0105/16/2021
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0002/14/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0006/10/2020
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0004/12/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers144.0003/25/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions600.0003/04/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0008/21/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0006/09/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0005/22/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0010/17/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers576.0007/25/2018
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers288.0006/27/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0006/20/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions900.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7505/17/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0004/29/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/03/2018
MS-63PCGSScotsman690.0011/03/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions900.0009/07/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,533.3804/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,407.5012/15/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5008/30/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/10/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,056.2504/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7512/03/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions881.2506/07/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions274.9502/03/2015
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions164.5005/05/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions382.0012/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions306.0011/01/2013
VF-30ANACSGreat Collections32.0005/05/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions529.0002/07/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/09/2013
PO-1NGCGreat Collections172.0012/23/2012
F-12ANACSGreat Collections24.0010/07/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions353.0008/02/2012
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/23/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0002/13/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions236.0001/03/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/03/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers633.0009/13/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions403.0008/11/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions127.0007/18/2011
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers403.0006/14/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,240.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's1,265.0011/09/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions47.0009/02/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/01/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions69.0002/11/2009
MS-63NGCStack's661.0007/27/2008
MS-65+NGCStack's2,185.0007/27/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions41.0006/09/2008
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0002/13/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/09/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0012/05/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions805.0011/29/2007
XF-40ANACSDavid Lawrence RC45.0007/09/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0005/01/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0001/22/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0011/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/26/2006
MS-60NONEStack's2,185.0003/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions161.0008/17/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC228.0006/27/2005
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers311.0006/01/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/04/2005
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC518.0003/21/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,323.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0002/09/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions209.0001/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0012/08/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions77.0011/10/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0010/20/2004
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0008/23/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions357.0007/20/2004
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0002/01/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0001/29/2003
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0009/23/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,370.0009/01/2002
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0002/18/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0010/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0010/03/2001
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0002/16/2001
MS-63PCGSR.M. Smythe1,375.0011/01/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0008/06/2000
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0006/07/2000
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0006/07/2000
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena690.0003/23/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/01/1998
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,980.0002/01/1998
MS-62NONEDavid Akers1,045.0010/01/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,320.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior2,310.0011/29/1995
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl5.2506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery7.5005/01/1941