As of May, 2024, a 1862 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $300.00 and $475.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $550.00 and $3,500.00, 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 $3,520.00 in the 10/01/1992 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.48 grams
Mintage: 550
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1862 Dime (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-663,500.00
MS-65+2,500.00
MS-652,250.00
MS-64+1,250.00
MS-641,000.00
MS-63+900.00
MS-63800.00
MS-62+750.00
MS-62700.00
MS-61600.00
MS-60550.00
AU-58+475.00
AU-58450.00
AU-55+425.00
AU-55400.00
AU-53350.00
AU-50300.00

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 State550.003,500.001,345.45
About Uncirculated300.00475.00400.00

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 1862 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1862 Dime (Regular Strike)20.00225.00250.0016,000.00
1862-S Dime (Regular Strike)100.005,500.006,000.0067,500.00
1862 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,000.009,000.00

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.

1862 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

$575.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,070.00

Highest Sale Price
$893.80

Average Sale Price
$630.00

Most Recent Sale Price
36

Number of Sales
$32,176.94

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,210.003,450.001,798.75
MS-65760.003,520.001,556.19
MS-64575.002,070.00893.80
MS-636.001,760.00546.79
MS-62253.00529.00399.15
MS-61288.00460.00363.33
MS-60182.00259.00226.75
AU-55241.20241.20241.20
AU-50192.00192.00192.00
PO-1276.00403.00339.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1862 Dime (Proof) 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 $3,520.00.

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 1862 Dime (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1862 Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.72% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.96% / 7.96% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1862 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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0004/03/2023
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,527.5007/28/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions456.0002/23/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions241.2011/03/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0010/04/2021
MS-66NGCScotsman1,770.0007/23/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0001/06/2021
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers480.0011/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0010/21/2020
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC385.0002/23/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0009/08/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions960.0004/28/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0004/28/2019
MS-62PCGSKagin's420.0004/01/2019
MS-63PCGSKagin's552.0004/01/2019
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0001/27/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC775.0012/16/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/11/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0010/17/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0007/04/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0006/17/2018
MS-66NGCScotsman1,553.0011/03/2017
MS-65PCGSBonham's760.0009/05/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0008/02/2017
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0005/15/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,175.0008/09/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,484.0301/06/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/07/2015
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,700.0003/22/2015
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,086.8807/17/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers776.6811/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0004/24/2013
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions182.0002/18/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/09/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers546.0001/01/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0012/17/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0010/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0010/18/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions529.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers910.6306/29/2012
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers805.0005/31/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions276.0005/30/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/03/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,668.0012/08/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,271.0010/13/2011
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers661.0009/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers863.0008/15/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0004/27/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers805.0003/31/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers949.0003/31/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0008/11/2010
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/08/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions403.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/02/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0002/03/2010
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena368.0011/16/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0010/22/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena807.0008/05/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/01/2009
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0001/07/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/26/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions546.0006/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/20/2008
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0012/04/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0011/29/2007
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers575.0009/25/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0008/15/2007
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena575.0008/04/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/09/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0002/20/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0001/22/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0010/24/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions368.0008/22/2006
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries1,150.0005/28/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0005/01/2006
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC460.0001/30/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2006
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC353.0006/27/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0005/09/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC690.0003/06/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0001/17/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/03/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0005/05/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers345.0001/28/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers334.0001/28/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/08/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0001/08/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/01/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions213.0008/04/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions495.0004/07/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions805.0004/05/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions334.0001/08/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions483.0001/08/2000
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries1,840.0002/08/1999
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0008/03/1998
MS-66PCGSDavid Akers1,210.0010/01/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena605.0005/20/1996
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,595.0010/05/1995
MS-65NONEStack's3,520.0010/01/1992
MS-63NONEStack's1,760.0008/10/1990
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,650.0010/01/1987
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery6.0005/01/1941