As of May, 2024, a 1862-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $100.00 and $5,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6,000.00 and $67,500.00, 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 $58,750.00 in the 07/16/2020 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: 180,750
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1862-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-6567,500.00
MS-64+32,500.00
MS-6426,500.00
MS-63+15,000.00
MS-6312,500.00
MS-62+8,500.00
MS-627,500.00
MS-616,500.00
MS-606,000.00
AU-58+5,500.00
AU-585,000.00
AU-55+4,000.00
AU-553,500.00
AU-53+3,250.00
AU-533,000.00
AU-50+2,850.00
AU-502,750.00
XF-45+2,200.00
XF-451,900.00
XF-401,450.00
VF-351,000.00
VF-30850.00
VF-25700.00
VF-20625.00
F-15450.00
F-12400.00
VG-10350.00
VG-8300.00
G-6275.00
G-4250.00
AG-3150.00
FR-2100.00

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 State6,000.0067,500.0020,277.78
About Uncirculated2,750.005,500.003,731.25
Extremely Fine1,450.002,200.001,850.00
Fine and Very Fine400.001,000.00670.83
Good and Very Good250.00350.00293.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good100.00150.00125.00

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 Dime (Proof)300.00475.00550.003,500.00
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-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

$5.50

Lowest Sale Price
$384.00

Highest Sale Price
$222.70

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
15

Number of Sales
$3,340.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6614,850.0014,850.0014,850.00
MS-65+17,250.0058,750.0037,083.33
MS-637,763.007,763.007,763.00
MS-603,080.003,080.003,080.00
AU-58688.002,703.001,993.00
AU-55352.502,760.001,240.13
AU-50646.251,997.501,207.19
XF-45259.002,115.001,230.92
XF-40216.001,438.00636.46
VF-35374.001,725.00991.40
VF-3084.00734.00489.77
VF-25376.00564.00456.89
VF-205.50384.00222.70
F-154.50306.00129.83
F-1237.00240.00124.56
VG-10104.00336.00220.00
VG-892.0099.0095.50
G-653.00144.0095.33
G-4240.00320.00280.00
PO-1161.001,100.00460.40

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1862-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 $58,750.00.

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-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1862-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.15% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 9.62% / 8.65% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1862-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
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions264.0006/21/2023
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers456.0005/10/2023
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions444.0003/29/2023
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,260.0003/01/2023
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC700.0002/19/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/12/2023
VF-25NGCDavid Lawrence RC402.0012/18/2022
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC730.0012/04/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0011/30/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/09/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions264.0010/05/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/31/2022
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/31/2022
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC320.0007/10/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0002/02/2022
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0011/14/2021
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0010/04/2021
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers1,500.0007/28/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0005/05/2021
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC208.0004/18/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0011/04/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0007/22/2020
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions58,750.0007/16/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0005/20/2020
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers456.0004/15/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0004/01/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers192.0003/25/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0010/30/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0010/02/2019
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0006/05/2019
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0002/03/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions780.0012/14/2018
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0006/13/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0003/29/2018
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers552.0012/13/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/26/2017
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers376.0011/02/2016
VF-25NGCDavid Lawrence RC451.0010/03/2016
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0003/03/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0003/03/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions505.2508/16/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5008/16/2015
F-12NGCStack's Bowers200.9308/12/2015
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0008/04/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0006/07/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5011/06/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions35,250.0010/27/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2510/08/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/23/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions352.5002/27/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions353.0012/05/2013
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0009/30/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions89.0001/07/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions734.0011/29/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,156.0010/18/2012
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0010/18/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0009/06/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/08/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/02/2012
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0012/19/2011
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0010/17/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0010/13/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/07/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0004/27/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions161.0009/06/2010
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0006/02/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0009/30/2009
VG-8ICGHeritage Auctions92.0004/29/2009
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions127.0002/09/2009
XF-40DGSDavid Lawrence RC316.0002/05/2009
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions920.0002/01/2009
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/01/2009
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0005/28/2008
XF-40ANACSDavid Lawrence RC863.0005/19/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/21/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/27/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0005/16/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,588.0005/01/2007
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions604.0003/26/2007
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0002/20/2007
XF-45PCGSSuperior Galleries1,265.0001/01/2007
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,100.0008/11/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/14/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0006/06/2006
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0006/01/2006
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/02/2006
AU-50NONEStack's1,265.0003/01/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions115.0001/30/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0006/05/2005
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/04/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC7,763.0003/06/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0002/02/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/26/2005
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0011/30/2004
XF-45PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0011/30/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0001/07/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0009/22/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions397.0001/29/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0010/03/2001
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena14,850.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior3,080.0011/29/1995
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena688.0010/01/1987
F-15NONEB. Max Mehl4.5006/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery5.5005/01/1941