As of May, 2024, a 1851-O Dime in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $4,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5,500.00 and $20,000.00, 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 $14,400.00 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: 400,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1851-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-6320,000.00
MS-62+15,000.00
MS-6212,500.00
MS-617,250.00
MS-605,500.00
AU-58+4,250.00
AU-583,850.00
AU-55+2,750.00
AU-552,250.00
AU-53+2,000.00
AU-531,750.00
AU-50+1,500.00
AU-501,250.00
XF-45+825.00
XF-45675.00
XF-40410.00
VF-35375.00
VF-30250.00
VF-25200.00
VF-20175.00
F-15150.00
F-12125.00
VG-10100.00
VG-875.00
G-660.00
G-450.00
AG-340.00
FR-230.00
PO-125.00

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 State5,500.0020,000.0012,050.00
About Uncirculated1,250.004,250.002,450.00
Extremely Fine410.00825.00636.67
Fine and Very Fine125.00375.00212.50
Good and Very Good50.00100.0071.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good25.0040.0031.67

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 Dime (Regular Strike)25.00550.00650.0030,000.00

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-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

$3.50

Lowest Sale Price
$336.00

Highest Sale Price
$163.48

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$1,634.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+6,613.006,613.006,613.00
MS-643,450.005,052.004,463.33
MS-622,300.0014,400.008,350.00
MS-611,870.002,070.001,970.00
MS-60690.003,738.002,205.38
AU-58719.003,290.001,683.75
AU-55552.001,150.00870.33
AU-53930.001,880.001,405.00
AU-50240.001,380.00581.43
XF-45150.00384.00274.50
XF-403.50336.00163.48
VF-35139.00489.00309.33
VF-30127.00253.00180.33
VF-25119.00119.00119.00
VF-20127.00127.00127.00
F-1533.0098.0069.25
F-1242.0042.0042.00
VG-80.400.400.40

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1851-O Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-62 having the highest max price $14,400.00.

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 1851-O Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1851-O Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.71% share, followed by Stack's / David Lawrence RC with 7.35% / 7.35% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1851-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-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,052.0009/17/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers264.0006/28/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions14,400.0001/15/2023
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions384.0007/06/2022
AU-58NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7510/28/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers240.0008/25/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0002/09/2021
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0001/31/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0010/21/2020
XF-40NGCGoldberg Auctioneers336.0006/03/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers288.0011/20/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions930.0009/08/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0005/09/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/04/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions940.0010/03/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7506/14/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions164.5002/03/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0010/08/2014
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC811.0006/01/2014
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections139.0007/14/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/07/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions119.0012/10/2012
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0005/21/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0012/08/2011
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0010/17/2011
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions253.0005/09/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/22/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0009/22/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0003/24/2010
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0010/22/2009
F-15ICGHeritage Auctions77.0002/11/2009
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0006/26/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions173.0005/26/2008
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/01/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0011/14/2007
AU-58NONEStack's1,725.0010/16/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/12/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/15/2007
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC552.0009/04/2006
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0008/14/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/26/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/26/2006
MS-60NONEStack's3,738.0003/01/2006
AU-50NONEStack's1,380.0010/01/2005
MS-60NONEStack's2,185.0010/01/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0007/06/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0006/05/2005
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,888.0003/06/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions860.0002/02/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/26/2005
MS-60NONEStack's2,185.0011/17/2004
MS-61NGCBowers & Merena2,070.0007/01/2004
AU-58NONEHeritage Auctions719.0005/01/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions978.0003/20/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0001/29/2003
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions170.0009/12/2001
MS-60PCGSR.M. Smythe2,145.0011/01/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions690.0008/06/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,613.0003/11/1999
AU-55PCGSDavid Akers935.0010/01/1997
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena523.0005/20/1996
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,870.0005/01/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior2,860.0011/29/1995
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena275.0010/01/1987
VG-8NONEB. Max Mehl0.4006/01/1941
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery3.5005/01/1941