As of May, 2024, a 1850-O Dime in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $2,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,750.00 and $50,000.00, 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 $40,800.00 in the 08/28/2022 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: 510,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1850-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-6750,000.00
MS-66+27,500.00
MS-6621,500.00
MS-65+12,500.00
MS-6510,000.00
MS-64+8,000.00
MS-647,500.00
MS-63+6,000.00
MS-635,500.00
MS-62+5,000.00
MS-624,500.00
MS-613,000.00
MS-602,750.00
AU-58+2,250.00
AU-582,000.00
AU-55+1,850.00
AU-551,750.00
AU-53+1,350.00
AU-531,250.00
AU-50+1,100.00
AU-501,000.00
XF-45+650.00
XF-45550.00
XF-40450.00
VF-35375.00
VF-30325.00
VF-25250.00
VF-20175.00
F-15150.00
F-12125.00
VG-10100.00
VG-885.00
G-675.00
G-465.00
AG-350.00
FR-240.00

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 State2,750.0050,000.0012,596.15
About Uncirculated1,000.002,250.001,568.75
Extremely Fine450.00650.00550.00
Fine and Very Fine125.00375.00233.33
Good and Very Good65.00100.0081.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.0050.0045.00

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 1850 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1850 Dime (Regular Strike)15.00485.00525.0015,000.00
1850 Dime (Proof)N/AN/A55,000.0087,500.00

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.

1850-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

$57.00

Lowest Sale Price
$258.50

Highest Sale Price
$156.94

Average Sale Price
$95.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$1,255.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6712,100.0040,800.0027,816.67
MS-6614,100.0019,550.0016,825.00
MS-65+4,715.007,343.756,029.38
MS-649.009.009.00
MS-633,671.884,080.003,875.94
MS-623,840.003,840.003,840.00
MS-611,495.002,185.001,846.67
MS-60863.006,050.002,594.50
AU-58822.501,880.001,265.13
AU-55600.431,410.001,022.64
AU-53403.001,125.00842.10
AU-50200.00978.00386.33
XF-45101.00403.00294.00
XF-4057.00258.50156.94
VF-35228.00228.00228.00
VF-3077.00312.00189.50
VF-2564.00175.00119.50
VF-2074.0079.2076.60
F-153.2584.0045.08
F-121.001.001.00
VG-80.600.600.60

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1850-O Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $40,800.00.

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 1850-O Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1850-O Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.68% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 9.68% / 8.06% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1850-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
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions336.0003/08/2023
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0011/16/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions169.0010/19/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions40,800.0008/28/2022
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions228.0007/06/2022
XF-40ICGDavid Lawrence RC95.0001/02/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions210.0011/03/2021
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0003/22/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/09/2021
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,125.0001/03/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers4,080.0012/21/2020
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers960.0012/21/2020
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC175.0005/10/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/30/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/03/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0003/21/2018
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,880.0012/15/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions600.4310/31/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5007/12/2016
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0003/30/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/04/2016
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0008/11/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5007/12/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions822.5001/07/2015
VF-20PCGSGreat Collections79.2011/23/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions30,550.0010/27/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0010/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,343.7510/27/2014
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions84.0011/11/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers3,671.8811/08/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions200.0001/09/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0010/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0012/02/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/15/2010
F-15ICGHeritage Auctions48.0003/18/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions345.0002/11/2009
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/01/2008
MS-61NONEStack's1,495.0006/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0005/16/2007
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena19,550.0003/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0011/01/2006
AU-50PCGSSuperior Galleries978.0009/10/2006
AU-50ANACSDavid Lawrence RC242.0008/07/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,265.0010/01/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions101.0006/05/2005
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/04/2005
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0005/04/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,185.0003/06/2005
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC64.0002/21/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/26/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions77.0001/29/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,715.0010/03/2001
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions250.0003/08/2001
MS-67PCGSDavid Akers12,100.0010/01/1997
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena2,200.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior6,050.0011/29/1995
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena303.0010/01/1987
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl1.0006/01/1941
VG-8NONEB. Max Mehl0.6006/01/1941
F-15NONENumismatic Gallery3.2505/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery9.0005/01/1941