As of May, 2024, a 1856 Dime Large Date in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 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 $16,450.00 in the 08/08/2013 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: 2.48 grams
Mintage: 5,780,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1856 Dime Large Date (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+20,000.00
MS-6615,000.00
MS-65+12,500.00
MS-6510,000.00
MS-64+7,000.00
MS-645,000.00
MS-63+3,500.00
MS-632,750.00
MS-62+2,000.00
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,250.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+750.00
AU-58650.00
AU-55+550.00
AU-55500.00
AU-53+450.00
AU-53400.00
AU-50+375.00
AU-50350.00
XF-45+300.00
XF-45275.00
XF-40250.00
VF-35225.00
VF-30200.00
VF-25175.00
VF-20150.00
F-15135.00
F-12125.00
VG-10100.00
VG-890.00
G-680.00
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 State1,000.0030,000.008,576.92
About Uncirculated350.00750.00503.13
Extremely Fine250.00300.00275.00
Fine and Very Fine125.00225.00168.33
Good and Very Good65.00100.0083.75
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 1856 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1856 Dime Small Date (Regular Strike)15.00340.00385.0018,000.00
1856-O Dime (Regular Strike)25.00950.001,000.0017,500.00
1856-S Dime (Regular Strike)300.006,000.008,250.0050,000.00
1856 Dime Small Date (Proof)N/AN/A3,500.0035,000.00
1856 Dime Small Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A12,500.0027,500.00

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.

1856 Dime Large Date (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

$153.00

Lowest Sale Price
$575.00

Highest Sale Price
$325.86

Average Sale Price
$324.00

Most Recent Sale Price
7

Number of Sales
$2,281.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-662,242.009,400.007,014.00
MS-65+1,430.0016,450.008,940.00
MS-64776.006,900.003,075.60
MS-636.002,232.501,394.20
MS-62518.00978.00833.20
MS-60385.00385.00385.00
AU-58305.501,150.00638.50
AU-55153.00575.00325.86
AU-53235.00336.00274.33
AU-5092.00235.00157.00
XF-45114.00230.00164.00
XF-4059.00180.00121.80
VF-35140.00175.00157.50
VF-3027.00124.0098.00
VF-2527.00140.0083.50
VF-202.50109.0069.63
F-1540.0040.0040.00
VG-1061.0061.0061.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1856 Dime Large Date (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-10 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $16,450.00.

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 1856 Dime Large Date (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1856 Dime Large Date (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.02% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 14.75% / 8.20% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1856 Dime Large Date (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
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0005/10/2023
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers168.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0002/12/2023
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0010/19/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions149.0010/12/2022
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC175.0007/31/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions252.0007/06/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0005/25/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions124.0003/14/2022
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions119.0003/14/2022
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0010/10/2021
VF-35NGCDavid Lawrence RC140.0007/04/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions63.0006/02/2021
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions324.0004/21/2021
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC235.0002/14/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/20/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0001/20/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0011/18/2020
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0006/14/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0006/07/2020
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0005/10/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers115.0003/25/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions930.0002/19/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0005/22/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0004/03/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions960.0001/14/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0003/27/2018
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0002/26/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers780.0011/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0001/04/2017
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers235.0011/02/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/27/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5010/28/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0010/27/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5010/08/2014
VF-25NGCGreat Collections27.0012/01/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions153.0011/04/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0008/08/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0012/03/2012
F-15PCGSGreat Collections40.0011/04/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0009/06/2012
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers518.0008/13/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0012/03/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions92.0003/04/2009
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0001/01/2009
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC144.0011/13/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0004/06/2006
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC460.0001/23/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0001/26/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0002/02/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0009/01/2002
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers575.0002/18/2002
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,242.0002/06/2000
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,092.0011/12/1998
MS-63NONEDavid Akers1,650.0010/01/1997
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena1,430.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena385.0010/01/1987
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery6.0005/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery2.5005/01/1941