As of May, 2024, a 1861-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $150.00 and $4,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6,250.00 and $75,000.00, 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 $49,937.50 in the 06/23/2014 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: 172,500
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1861-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-6675,000.00
MS-65+60,000.00
MS-6555,000.00
MS-64+50,000.00
MS-6445,000.00
MS-63+27,500.00
MS-6322,500.00
MS-62+15,000.00
MS-6212,500.00
MS-618,500.00
MS-606,250.00
AU-58+4,250.00
AU-583,750.00
AU-55+3,150.00
AU-552,850.00
AU-53+2,600.00
AU-532,350.00
AU-50+2,050.00
AU-501,750.00
XF-45+1,600.00
XF-451,500.00
XF-401,250.00
VF-351,100.00
VF-301,000.00
VF-25950.00
VF-20900.00
F-15750.00
F-12650.00
VG-10450.00
VG-8400.00
G-6350.00
G-4300.00
AG-3200.00
FR-2150.00

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 State6,250.0075,000.0034,295.45
About Uncirculated1,750.004,250.002,843.75
Extremely Fine1,250.001,600.001,450.00
Fine and Very Fine650.001,100.00891.67
Good and Very Good300.00450.00375.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good150.00200.00175.00

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 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 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-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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$276.00
Lowest Sale Price
$1,265.00
Highest Sale Price
$632.33
Average Sale Price
$300.00
Most Recent Sale Price
15
Number of Sales
$9,485.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6619,550.0049,937.5034,743.75
MS-6439,950.0041,125.0040,537.50
MS-634,370.004,370.004,370.00
MS-626,000.008,050.006,892.80
MS-613,450.005,750.004,178.50
MS-60489.003,960.001,538.31
AU-582,350.002,585.002,467.50
AU-55863.002,206.001,302.17
AU-531,265.002,280.001,612.50
AU-50399.503,220.001,058.79
XF-45330.00863.00564.25
XF-40276.001,265.00632.33
VF-35564.00800.00682.00
VF-30253.00270.00261.50
VF-25253.00780.00552.00
VF-208.50576.00342.41
F-15193.88193.88193.88
F-122.20580.00232.48
VG-1089.0089.0089.00
VG-852.00312.00197.33
G-6216.00216.00216.00
G-445.00216.00130.50
PO-1127.00259.00193.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1861-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $49,937.50.

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-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1861-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.73% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 5.05% / 5.05% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1861-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
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions216.0006/21/2023
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0004/24/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers384.0004/12/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions300.0003/29/2023
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions216.0003/01/2023
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC580.0002/05/2023
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0001/15/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions576.0010/05/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions408.0006/22/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0010/04/2021
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC875.0008/29/2021
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/31/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers840.0003/10/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/07/2020
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions39,950.0007/16/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/25/2020
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0001/05/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0012/25/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/25/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,026.0009/08/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/05/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions600.0002/03/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/28/2018
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0011/28/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0005/30/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions786.0003/29/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0010/10/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0006/08/2017
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers705.0011/02/2016
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions399.5003/03/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0001/06/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7503/01/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5003/01/2015
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions141.0002/15/2015
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions193.8802/10/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0002/03/2015
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5011/06/2014
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2510/08/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0010/08/2014
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions89.0009/22/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5008/05/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions49,937.5006/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions41,125.0006/04/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2502/27/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0012/05/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0011/01/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions76.0009/30/2013
AU-55NGCGreat Collections2,206.0002/24/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions259.0001/09/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/02/2012
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/17/2011
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC489.0009/12/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions127.0005/09/2011
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions374.0010/27/2010
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/22/2010
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2010
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions190.0010/22/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions184.0009/11/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/31/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions196.0002/18/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions489.0002/09/2009
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/01/2009
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena8,050.0001/01/2009
MS-61NGCScotsman4,025.0010/01/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0006/04/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0003/12/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/09/2008
XF-40NONEStack's1,265.0010/16/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0005/14/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,064.0002/01/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,188.0002/01/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/01/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/09/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0011/01/2006
MS-62NGCDoyle6,000.0003/23/2006
AU-50NONEStack's3,220.0003/01/2006
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/30/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0006/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0005/04/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC6,613.0003/06/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0002/02/2005
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0001/17/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0011/08/2004
AU-53NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0007/01/2004
MS-61NGCSuperior Galleries4,370.0004/02/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions6,613.0001/07/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0003/03/2003
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,370.0002/24/2003
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries19,550.0001/06/2003
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions472.0012/31/2002
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions270.0004/01/2002
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers977.0002/06/2000
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions863.0001/08/2000
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena330.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior3,960.0011/29/1995
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena418.0010/01/1987
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl2.2006/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery8.5005/01/1941

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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