As of May, 2024, a 1857 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $340.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $385.00 and $9,500.00, 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 $10,063.00 in the 03/01/2007 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.48 grams
Mintage: 5,580,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1857 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-679,500.00
MS-66+6,000.00
MS-665,000.00
MS-65+3,000.00
MS-652,200.00
MS-64+1,450.00
MS-641,050.00
MS-63+850.00
MS-63700.00
MS-62+650.00
MS-62600.00
MS-61500.00
MS-60385.00
AU-58+340.00
AU-58300.00
AU-55+275.00
AU-55250.00
AU-53+225.00
AU-53200.00
AU-50+190.00
AU-50180.00
XF-45+165.00
XF-45155.00
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 State385.009,500.002,452.69
About Uncirculated180.00340.00245.00
Extremely Fine135.00165.00151.67
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 1857 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1857-O Dime (Regular Strike)25.00500.00550.0010,000.00
1857 Dime (Proof)2,000.002,000.002,500.0030,000.00
1857 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A5,500.0012,500.00

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.

1857 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

$1,294.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,083.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,921.83

Average Sale Price
$1,800.00

Most Recent Sale Price
47

Number of Sales
$90,326.08

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,738.0010,063.005,369.25
MS-66+3,840.005,875.004,857.50
MS-661,527.505,040.002,643.05
MS-65+1,294.004,083.001,921.83
MS-64+700.301,380.00832.76
MS-64546.002,420.00840.63
MS-633.00900.00416.67
MS-62235.00576.00314.31
MS-61228.00285.00249.86
MS-60+184.00184.00184.00
MS-601.302,420.00822.91
AU-58127.00276.00184.17
AU-5542.00325.00142.14
AU-53111.00135.13117.66
AU-5032.00129.2584.74
XF-4535.00129.0068.50
XF-4019.00135.0048.80
VF-3514.0014.0014.00
VF-3042.0042.0042.00
VF-2015.0037.0026.00
PO-150.0050.0050.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1857 Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $10,063.00.

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 1857 Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1857 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.09% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 6.20% / 5.84% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1857 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-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/14/2024
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0007/23/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0006/19/2023
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions154.0006/07/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions222.0005/17/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0005/07/2023
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0003/29/2023
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/29/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0001/15/2023
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions129.0008/10/2022
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers576.0006/17/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0005/04/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0003/21/2022
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC120.0002/27/2022
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,850.0002/06/2022
VF-20ICGDavid Lawrence RC37.0002/06/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,642.5001/27/2022
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC211.0001/02/2022
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC325.0010/17/2021
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers312.0009/22/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,173.7509/02/2021
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0008/22/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions601.2007/14/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0006/02/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers660.0005/25/2021
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC285.0005/02/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/07/2020
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions162.0010/07/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers95.0005/20/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions336.0004/15/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers228.0003/25/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions276.0002/19/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions111.0001/29/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions276.0012/04/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions631.2011/27/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions319.2010/09/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0010/09/2019
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0010/02/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions89.0005/15/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0004/10/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0003/27/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0001/23/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0001/09/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0012/19/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0011/14/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions228.0009/26/2018
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions114.0006/27/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,850.0005/14/2018
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions780.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,100.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0003/29/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0003/27/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0002/22/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,465.0012/14/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,250.0012/07/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers456.0011/15/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0011/08/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0010/17/2017
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC525.0009/18/2017
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions119.0005/09/2017
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions199.7503/14/2017
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2501/24/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions609.8301/04/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,995.0012/15/2016
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions164.5009/04/2016
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions700.3007/07/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions329.0002/04/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6301/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/06/2016
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC900.0012/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,079.7510/29/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5009/22/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions235.0008/11/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions99.8807/21/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5007/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/07/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions117.5005/24/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions376.0005/19/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers940.0002/06/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5002/03/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5002/01/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0011/09/2014
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions763.7511/06/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0010/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/05/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0006/09/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions112.8006/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0005/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/23/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions434.7504/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,782.4803/27/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections1,381.6003/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/27/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0002/03/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions258.5001/27/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0001/08/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions135.1301/06/2014
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,515.0012/22/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions188.0011/15/2013
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions823.0011/15/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions598.0011/01/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0009/25/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions441.0008/08/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions470.0008/08/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0006/05/2013
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions237.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSBonham's877.0006/03/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0004/24/2013
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers141.0002/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0001/09/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0001/09/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions50.0012/10/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0011/29/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0011/19/2012
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions705.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,900.0010/07/2012
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0008/04/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions129.0008/02/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.0008/02/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0007/23/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0007/12/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/12/2012
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0007/12/2012
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,410.0006/29/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0005/30/2012
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,323.0003/22/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions490.0002/02/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/03/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0012/08/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers920.0011/15/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0009/12/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0008/11/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0008/11/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0006/01/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/27/2011
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC236.0003/21/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/17/2011
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,236.0001/06/2011
MS-60PCGSStack's920.0011/10/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena411.0011/03/2010
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions150.0010/27/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0010/27/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/22/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions242.0009/22/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/08/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0007/08/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena460.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/28/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,214.0004/26/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0010/22/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0010/22/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,243.0010/19/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions32.0008/05/2009
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,323.0008/05/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions561.0007/08/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions604.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena380.0003/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/01/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions81.0002/09/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions36.0002/04/2009
MS-61PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers253.0002/03/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/01/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0001/19/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0001/12/2009
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0001/01/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/01/2009
MS-65+NONEStack's2,070.0001/01/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions42.0009/29/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0009/17/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0009/01/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0009/01/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0008/27/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0007/30/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions434.0007/16/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions42.0005/28/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions276.0003/12/2008
AU-58NONEGoldberg Auctioneers127.0002/13/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,593.0001/09/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions150.0012/04/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0011/29/2007
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/19/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/27/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0008/06/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0007/23/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions253.0005/09/2007
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena10,063.0003/01/2007
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0011/29/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0011/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0010/30/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities978.0009/21/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/11/2006
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0008/21/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/11/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0007/07/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0006/21/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0004/26/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,550.0012/11/2005
MS-60NONEStack's1,265.0010/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0009/28/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/14/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0006/29/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/04/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0004/20/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC759.0004/04/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,942.0003/13/2005
MS-60NONEStack's2,070.0003/01/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions253.0002/23/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0001/26/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,083.0001/12/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0001/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0012/08/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0011/10/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions83.0009/13/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,766.0008/18/2004
MS-60NONER.M. Smythe1,265.0007/24/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions213.0007/14/2004
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions48.0006/23/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0006/07/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,910.0006/03/2004
MS-60+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers184.0006/02/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions156.0001/12/2004
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0010/15/2003
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0008/20/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions403.0005/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions719.0003/20/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions449.0001/08/2003
MS-60NONEStack's1,200.0012/04/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,358.0011/25/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0010/29/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0010/29/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/29/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0007/31/2002
MS-64NGCR.M. Smythe1,430.0007/29/2002
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers35.0002/18/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,495.0002/18/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions130.0011/20/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions390.0010/31/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0010/03/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,294.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions794.0008/08/2001
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions431.0005/01/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions390.0003/21/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions800.0011/09/2000
VF-35PCIHeritage Auctions14.0009/14/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions604.0008/06/2000
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries748.0003/02/2000
MS-60NONEStack's805.0003/01/2000
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries679.0002/16/2000
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,955.0005/01/1999
MS-64PCGSStack's2,420.0010/01/1998
MS-60NONEStack's1,650.0010/14/1997
MS-60NONEStack's1,155.0003/06/1996
MS-60NONEStack's2,420.0010/10/1995
MS-60NONEStack's1,100.0010/10/1995
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena248.0010/01/1987
MS-60NONEB. Max Mehl1.3006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery3.0005/01/1941