As of May, 2024, a 1860-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $2,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3,000.00 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 $42,300.00 in the 07/26/2018 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin 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: 140,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1860-S 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-6550,000.00
MS-64+28,500.00
MS-6423,500.00
MS-63+13,500.00
MS-6310,500.00
MS-62+7,000.00
MS-626,000.00
MS-614,000.00
MS-603,000.00
AU-58+2,500.00
AU-582,000.00
AU-55+1,750.00
AU-551,600.00
AU-53+1,500.00
AU-531,400.00
AU-50+1,350.00
AU-501,250.00
XF-45+1,100.00
XF-451,000.00
XF-40850.00
VF-35650.00
VF-30600.00
VF-25550.00
VF-20450.00
F-15350.00
F-12300.00
VG-10250.00
VG-8200.00
G-6175.00
G-4125.00
AG-3100.00
FR-250.00

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 State3,000.0050,000.0016,222.22
About Uncirculated1,250.002,500.001,668.75
Extremely Fine850.001,100.00983.33
Fine and Very Fine300.00650.00483.33
Good and Very Good125.00250.00187.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.00100.0075.00

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 1860 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1860-O Dime (Regular Strike)700.0025,000.0085,000.00235,000.00
1860 Dime (Regular Strike)20.00275.00300.0052,500.00
1860 Dime (Proof)N/AN/A550.0020,000.00
1860 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,000.0020,000.00

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.

1860-S 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

$155.00

Lowest Sale Price
$550.00

Highest Sale Price
$300.82

Average Sale Price
$159.00

Most Recent Sale Price
21

Number of Sales
$6,317.29

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6614,950.0021,850.0018,400.00
MS-65+28,200.0042,300.0036,700.00
MS-6540,250.0040,250.0040,250.00
MS-645,940.006,555.006,247.50
MS-635,175.007,475.006,483.33
MS-622,090.005,225.003,970.00
MS-611,840.003,220.002,290.80
MS-601,870.008,050.003,870.20
AU-58891.002,300.001,226.84
AU-55468.001,553.001,024.83
AU-531,035.001,045.001,040.00
AU-508.002,760.00769.41
XF-45259.001,100.00568.00
XF-40155.00550.00300.82
VF-35322.00441.00374.33
VF-30127.00383.00256.20
VF-25196.00444.00318.33
VF-205.25312.00194.12
F-15219.00350.00262.67
F-123.75216.00123.15
VG-10106.00190.00150.19
VG-853.00204.00133.67
G-628.0028.0028.00
G-455.0055.0055.00
PO-191.41504.00263.10

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1860-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $42,300.00.

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 1860-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1860-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.88% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 5.36% / 5.36% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1860-S 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
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions154.0006/21/2023
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions159.0004/12/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions312.0003/01/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions39,600.0001/15/2023
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions204.0010/12/2022
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers780.0009/28/2022
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,100.0006/26/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions216.0006/22/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions159.0003/02/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/05/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0010/04/2021
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0009/15/2021
F-15NGCDavid Lawrence RC350.0007/11/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/05/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions205.2001/20/2021
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC290.0001/10/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0011/18/2020
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0008/12/2020
MS-61PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,056.2505/14/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions843.6009/25/2019
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions276.0008/28/2019
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/22/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0004/10/2019
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions228.0003/13/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions720.0001/14/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0011/28/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0011/28/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/19/2018
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions42,300.0007/26/2018
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0006/06/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0004/29/2018
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions252.0004/10/2018
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers360.0011/08/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0011/02/2017
AU-53PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,045.0010/12/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28,200.0008/02/2017
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,050.0012/15/2016
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers517.0011/02/2016
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers199.7511/02/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0008/30/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/27/2016
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,400.0004/10/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3806/07/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions143.3504/19/2015
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers998.7503/27/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0002/03/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions822.5002/01/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6311/02/2014
F-12NGCGreat Collections123.5110/05/2014
PO-1NGCGreat Collections91.4106/29/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions414.7806/04/2014
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/23/2014
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections440.0012/15/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections963.0012/01/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0011/15/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions53.0009/30/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0009/25/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0008/26/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions153.0007/22/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0006/05/2013
VF-20PCGSGreat Collections145.0003/24/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0002/25/2013
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers382.0002/22/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions200.0001/09/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions153.0001/07/2013
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers381.8811/16/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions435.0010/18/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions259.0009/06/2012
PO-1NONEStack's Bowers193.8806/29/2012
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0005/30/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0004/18/2012
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0003/08/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions383.0003/08/2012
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0002/13/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,121.0002/02/2012
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/03/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/03/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0001/03/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0012/08/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/08/2011
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0010/13/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0010/13/2011
XF-45NGCStack's Bowers506.0009/13/2011
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers891.0008/15/2011
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC736.0003/14/2011
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0012/02/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions504.0010/27/2010
AU-50NGCScotsman863.0010/15/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions40,250.0009/22/2010
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/22/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0007/08/2010
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC851.0005/17/2010
MS-63PCGSStack's6,250.0003/02/2010
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena751.0002/24/2010
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0001/06/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0010/22/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions403.0009/11/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0008/26/2009
MS-63PCGSStack's6,500.0007/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0004/01/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions403.0003/01/2009
VF-20ICGHeritage Auctions253.0002/09/2009
XF-45ANACSDavid Lawrence RC552.0011/20/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions546.0006/09/2008
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/13/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0001/23/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions805.0011/29/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0011/29/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions329.0011/14/2007
MS-61NONEStack's3,220.0010/16/2007
MS-62PCGSStack's4,370.0006/20/2007
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/09/2007
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0002/19/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0011/29/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0010/30/2006
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0008/14/2006
AU-50NONEStack's2,760.0003/01/2006
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/24/2006
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0011/02/2005
MS-60NONEStack's5,463.0010/01/2005
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,300.0009/18/2005
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0009/01/2005
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/01/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions633.0009/01/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0006/06/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0005/04/2005
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions443.0003/16/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC5,175.0003/06/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena21,850.0001/09/2005
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0001/09/2005
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities850.0011/30/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0007/20/2004
MS-60NONEStack's/ANR2,070.0006/23/2004
MS-61PCGSStack's/ANR2,070.0006/23/2004
AU-55PCGSSuperior Galleries1,553.0004/02/2004
MS-60NONEStack's8,050.0001/21/2004
MS-61PCGSStack's1,840.0010/16/2003
MS-60NONEStack's1,898.0010/16/2003
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0005/05/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0003/03/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0001/29/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0007/28/2002
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions978.0007/28/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions449.0007/27/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions224.0001/13/2002
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0011/15/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,555.0010/03/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0006/02/2001
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/06/2001
AU-55PCGSR.M. Smythe1,430.0011/01/2000
G-6PCIHeritage Auctions28.0009/21/2000
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers109.0002/06/2000
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers127.0002/06/2000
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena5,940.0003/05/1998
MS-62ANACSBowers & Merena2,090.0011/13/1997
MS-62NONEDavid Akers5,225.0010/01/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena5,500.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior1,870.0011/29/1995
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena468.0010/01/1987
XF-40NONEBowers & Ruddy550.0009/01/1980
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl3.7506/01/1941
AU-50NONENumismatic Gallery8.0005/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery5.2505/01/1941