As of May, 2024, a 1851 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $550.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $650.00 and $30,000.00, 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 $24,000.00 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: 1,026,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1851 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-6730,000.00
MS-66+16,500.00
MS-6611,500.00
MS-65+8,000.00
MS-656,500.00
MS-64+3,250.00
MS-642,650.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,200.00
MS-62+1,025.00
MS-62900.00
MS-61750.00
MS-60650.00
AU-58+550.00
AU-58500.00
AU-55+450.00
AU-55400.00
AU-53+350.00
AU-53325.00
AU-50+300.00
AU-50275.00
XF-45+200.00
XF-45175.00
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

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 State650.0030,000.006,513.46
About Uncirculated275.00550.00393.75
Extremely Fine135.00200.00170.00
Fine and Very Fine50.00110.0070.83
Good and Very Good30.0045.0037.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good25.0025.0025.00

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 1851 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1851-O Dime (Regular Strike)25.004,250.005,500.0020,000.00

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.

1851 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

$1,265.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,760.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,958.08

Average Sale Price
$1,880.00

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$23,497.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-674,895.0024,000.0014,420.75
MS-66+7,637.507,637.507,637.50
MS-65+3,966.006,325.004,598.17
MS-654,620.004,620.004,620.00
MS-641,265.002,760.001,958.08
MS-635.001,320.00623.83
MS-62431.00850.00625.00
MS-61299.00322.00304.75
MS-60127.003,300.001,272.50
AU-58184.00600.00334.33
AU-55150.00402.00212.46
AU-5358.00204.00152.28
AU-501.10303.00130.46
XF-4523.0092.0063.67
XF-4035.00115.0070.83
VF-3048.0048.0048.00
VF-201.0033.0012.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1851 Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-20 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $24,000.00.

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 1851 Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1851 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 58.24% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Bowers & Merena with 10.99% / 7.69% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1851 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-40PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0004/24/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0004/12/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0003/29/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions24,000.0002/12/2023
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0012/28/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers600.0011/09/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions186.0007/06/2022
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC111.0004/18/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/21/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/22/2019
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC402.0005/19/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions180.0003/13/2019
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0003/10/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions35.0012/12/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0008/01/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0001/03/2018
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions176.2503/14/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5001/04/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0007/05/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions8,225.0005/12/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions182.1312/21/2014
AU-53NGCGreat Collections99.0011/23/2014
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions48.0004/07/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions90.0001/06/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/15/2013
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC170.0007/21/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0007/08/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions20,563.0006/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,050.0005/05/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions170.0001/14/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,966.0001/09/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions646.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,880.0011/16/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,411.0010/18/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0010/13/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,265.0006/14/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/27/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0012/02/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,556.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCStack's1,495.0005/21/2010
AU-53ANACSBowers & Merena184.0005/03/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena4,025.0002/15/2010
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC184.0009/21/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0008/05/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions299.0007/31/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/01/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions196.0002/11/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/26/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0002/20/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/13/2008
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC661.0011/26/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions431.0011/14/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0011/12/2007
MS-64PCGSStack's2,300.0010/11/2007
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC219.0009/24/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/22/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/09/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0011/01/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0011/01/2006
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers437.0009/12/2006
AU-53ANACSDavid Lawrence RC58.0008/07/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0007/11/2006
MS-60NONEStack's2,300.0003/01/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/11/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0012/13/2005
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities725.0012/06/2005
MS-60NONEStack's1,265.0010/01/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,140.0003/06/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/17/2005
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities850.0011/30/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0003/03/2003
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/29/2003
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers115.0002/18/2002
XF-45PCIHeritage Auctions23.0009/21/2000
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers46.0002/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,083.0002/01/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions127.0001/08/2000
MS-67PCGSKingswood Galleries4,895.0004/28/1999
AU-50NONEDavid Akers303.0010/01/1997
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena4,620.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior3,300.0011/29/1995
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena2,090.0005/01/1995
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena275.0010/01/1987
AU-50NONEB. Max Mehl1.1006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery5.0005/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery1.0005/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery2.0005/01/1941