As of May, 2024, a 1861 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $12.00 and $315.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $340.00 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 $7,931.25 in the 10/26/2017 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.48 grams
Mintage: 1,883,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1861 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+5,250.00
MS-664,250.00
MS-65+2,250.00
MS-651,400.00
MS-64+825.00
MS-64675.00
MS-63+525.00
MS-63480.00
MS-62+440.00
MS-62400.00
MS-61365.00
MS-60340.00
AU-58+315.00
AU-58285.00
AU-55+215.00
AU-55180.00
AU-53+140.00
AU-53130.00
AU-50+120.00
AU-50110.00
XF-45+100.00
XF-4590.00
XF-4085.00
VF-3575.00
VF-3065.00
VF-2560.00
VF-2055.00
F-1550.00
F-1245.00
VG-1040.00
VG-835.00
G-630.00
G-425.00
AG-320.00
FR-215.00
PO-112.00

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 State340.009,500.002,053.85
About Uncirculated110.00315.00186.88
Extremely Fine85.00100.0091.67
Fine and Very Fine45.0075.0058.33
Good and Very Good25.0040.0032.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good12.0020.0015.67

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 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-S Dime (Regular Strike)150.004,250.006,250.0075,000.00
1861 Dime (Proof)N/AN/A600.006,500.00
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 (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$650.00
Lowest Sale Price
$2,000.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,065.21
Average Sale Price
$1,320.00
Most Recent Sale Price
28
Number of Sales
$29,825.88
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,220.007,931.255,890.25
MS-66+3,055.004,347.503,564.17
MS-661,250.003,877.502,038.49
MS-65+650.002,000.001,065.21
MS-641.002,990.00588.09
MS-633.50460.00292.08
MS-62127.00305.00211.43
MS-6198.00252.00172.17
MS-6061.001,495.00335.14
AU-58127.00305.00203.17
AU-5575.00187.00112.40
AU-5336.0086.0056.67
AU-5047.00138.0084.86
XF-4025.0085.0063.67
VF-3535.0035.0035.00
VF-2530.0030.0030.00
F-1214.0014.0014.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1861 Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from F-12 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $7,931.25.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1861 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.92% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 10.96% / 4.79% 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 (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-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0011/19/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0007/23/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,220.0005/07/2023
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,050.0004/27/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0002/12/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions456.0009/07/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions900.0008/24/2022
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers240.0006/29/2022
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC305.0001/02/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0010/13/2021
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers110.0009/22/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers90.0008/31/2021
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,000.0008/22/2021
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0004/25/2021
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions252.0004/21/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0011/04/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,347.5007/16/2020
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,380.0006/23/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers192.0003/25/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0012/07/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0011/20/2019
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers960.0008/20/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/08/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0009/05/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0009/05/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0008/15/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,877.5007/26/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0007/15/2018
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions109.0006/27/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0001/03/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0011/01/2017
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,931.2510/26/2017
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,145.6307/13/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5005/16/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions223.2505/09/2017
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions141.0003/14/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/10/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/10/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions305.5008/02/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,350.0808/02/2016
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0003/27/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,029.2301/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5010/06/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5003/01/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC625.0003/01/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/03/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions763.7502/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions376.0001/11/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,153.0012/21/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions381.8811/06/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,375.0010/26/2014
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC187.0008/17/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/27/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions440.6302/03/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections407.0001/12/2014
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0012/08/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions940.0012/05/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions86.0009/30/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/24/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions441.0002/07/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions223.0001/09/2013
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0001/07/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions969.0011/29/2012
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions30.0010/15/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0008/02/2012
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections127.0007/01/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0002/13/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/23/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers460.0006/14/2011
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC230.0003/21/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0010/27/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/22/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,208.0008/07/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions891.0007/08/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,153.0006/17/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0006/02/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/03/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC179.0009/21/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0009/11/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0009/11/2009
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions36.0008/05/2009
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC305.0003/05/2009
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions35.0002/09/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0001/01/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions51.0012/15/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions75.0011/26/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC403.0010/02/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0012/04/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0011/29/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions920.0011/06/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0009/10/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions196.0009/05/2007
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries834.0009/01/2007
MS-65+NGCStack's1,035.0006/20/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/11/2007
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,438.0002/13/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0012/25/2006
MS-65+PCGSStack's1,725.0011/07/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0010/25/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0007/26/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0006/06/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0004/11/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0004/11/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,495.0003/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0012/13/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/04/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0004/27/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0004/24/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,840.0003/06/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions150.0003/02/2005
MS-64NONEStack's2,990.0003/01/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions650.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC362.0002/21/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions207.0002/06/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0001/26/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions350.0003/29/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/31/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0011/07/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0005/14/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0003/20/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0003/20/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0007/28/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions127.0007/28/2002
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0006/09/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0004/25/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0004/01/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/18/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,250.0010/31/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/12/2000
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,540.0003/05/1998
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,650.0006/01/1995
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.0006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery3.5005/01/1941

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