As of May, 2024, a 1861 Dime in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $600.00 and $6,500.00, 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 $3,639.60 in the 04/28/2019 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.48 grams
Mintage: 1,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1861 Dime (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-676,500.00
MS-66+3,500.00
MS-663,000.00
MS-65+2,750.00
MS-652,500.00
MS-64+1,500.00
MS-641,250.00
MS-63+1,000.00
MS-63900.00
MS-62+800.00
MS-62700.00
MS-61600.00

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 State600.006,500.002,083.33

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 1861 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1861 Dime (Regular Strike)12.00315.00340.009,500.00
1861-S Dime (Regular Strike)150.004,250.006,250.0075,000.00
1861 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.007,750.00

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.

1861 Dime (Proof) – 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

$529.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,639.60

Highest Sale Price
$954.69

Average Sale Price
$630.00

Most Recent Sale Price
25

Number of Sales
$23,867.36

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,565.003,565.003,565.00
MS-66+2,585.002,640.002,612.50
MS-661,170.002,990.001,932.21
MS-65978.002,640.001,813.81
MS-64+705.00705.00705.00
MS-64529.003,639.60954.69
MS-638.001,815.00631.42
MS-62336.00489.00429.00
MS-61357.00403.00380.00
MS-60276.00276.00276.00
AU-50517.00517.00517.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1861 Dime (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $3,639.60.

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 1861 Dime (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1861 Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.78% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 11.11% / 4.44% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1861 Dime (Proof) 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-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,160.0005/07/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0008/28/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0010/10/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0010/04/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers528.0003/10/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0001/06/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers600.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0007/22/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers576.0003/25/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0002/23/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,220.0001/12/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,639.6004/28/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions336.0012/19/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions720.0011/11/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0006/17/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/03/2018
MS-66NGCKagin's1,645.0009/15/2017
MS-66NGCBonham's1,170.0009/05/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers564.0008/09/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/06/2016
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,527.5009/03/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions763.7508/16/2015
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers705.0008/12/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers675.6303/27/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions652.1311/06/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections2,425.5007/20/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/23/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions529.0012/05/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,704.0012/05/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions682.0004/24/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,763.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers764.0002/22/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0008/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers604.0011/15/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,302.0010/13/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/07/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/11/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0006/01/2011
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,006.0005/05/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers920.0003/31/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers604.0003/31/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions575.0003/17/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/05/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions575.0010/27/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions518.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,898.0006/02/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions690.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0012/03/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0012/03/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/11/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0012/04/2008
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers615.0002/13/2008
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/09/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/04/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,783.0012/06/2006
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions633.0010/24/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0009/19/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0008/13/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0002/13/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0001/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0006/02/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC920.0003/06/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions357.0006/07/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers489.0001/28/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0007/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0009/10/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0006/02/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0010/03/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0008/08/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions380.0008/04/2001
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0006/28/2001
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers920.0002/16/2001
AU-50NONEStack's517.0005/01/2000
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,070.0008/03/1998
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/09/1998
MS-63PCGSDavid Akers1,815.0010/01/1997
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,320.0005/20/1996
MS-64NONEStack's1,375.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0010/01/1987
MS-65NONEBowers & Ruddy2,500.0009/01/1980
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery8.0005/01/1941