As of May, 2024, a 1863 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $1,000.00 and $3,700.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3,800.00 and $22,500.00, 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 $10,925.00 in the 09/21/2005 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.48 grams
Mintage: 14,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1863 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-6722,500.00
MS-66+13,000.00
MS-669,750.00
MS-65+6,250.00
MS-655,500.00
MS-64+5,250.00
MS-645,000.00
MS-63+4,750.00
MS-634,500.00
MS-62+4,300.00
MS-624,100.00
MS-613,950.00
MS-603,800.00
AU-58+3,700.00
AU-583,600.00
AU-55+3,500.00
AU-553,400.00
AU-53+3,300.00
AU-533,200.00
AU-50+3,100.00
AU-503,000.00
XF-45+2,900.00
XF-452,850.00
XF-402,750.00
VF-352,500.00
VF-302,250.00
VF-252,100.00
VF-202,000.00
F-151,850.00
F-121,750.00
VG-101,500.00
VG-81,350.00
G-61,200.00
G-41,100.00
AG-31,000.00

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 State3,800.0022,500.007,126.92
About Uncirculated3,000.003,700.003,350.00
Extremely Fine2,750.002,900.002,833.33
Fine and Very Fine1,750.002,500.002,075.00
Good and Very Good1,100.001,500.001,287.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good1,000.001,000.001,000.00

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 1863 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1863-S Dime (Regular Strike)125.003,350.004,000.0060,000.00
1863 Dime (Proof)N/AN/A550.003,500.00
1863 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A850.0010,000.00
1863 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,750.0020,000.00

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.

1863 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

$2,415.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,888.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,448.43

Average Sale Price
$3,290.00

Most Recent Sale Price
14

Number of Sales
$48,278.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6810,925.0010,925.0010,925.00
MS-676,463.007,475.006,869.33
MS-663,055.008,400.005,184.71
MS-65+2,415.004,888.003,448.43
MS-641,495.002,160.001,827.50
MS-63978.002,115.001,675.17
MS-62880.002,000.001,530.00
MS-60863.006,325.002,791.46
AU-58748.001,278.001,013.00
AU-551,035.001,762.501,398.75
AU-501,035.002,875.001,711.33
XF-454,320.004,320.004,320.00
XF-40546.001,528.00973.50
VF-35527.00527.00527.00
VF-25978.001,560.001,269.00
VF-20690.001,440.001,055.00
F-12489.001,560.001,104.75
VG-10990.001,035.001,012.50
VG-8476.00998.75759.92
G-6207.00881.25622.75
G-4260.00260.00260.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1863 Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from G-4 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $10,925.00.

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 1863 Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1863 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 58.82% share, followed by Stack's / Stack's Bowers with 7.06% / 7.06% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1863 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-66PCGSStack's Bowers6,000.0008/24/2023
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0006/16/2023
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions780.0005/10/2023
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0003/29/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,160.0001/25/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0001/15/2023
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0001/11/2023
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,860.0008/25/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0006/16/2021
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0002/25/2021
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,995.0007/16/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0002/23/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions990.0002/05/2020
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,840.0009/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0007/14/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0012/14/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0006/17/2018
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions998.7504/26/2017
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0012/15/2016
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,762.5001/06/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0009/20/2015
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2508/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0005/12/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers4,112.5002/06/2015
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,000.0009/21/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/05/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/27/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,463.0008/08/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0004/24/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/12/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/30/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/03/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0010/13/2011
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0008/11/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0006/01/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,278.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0009/22/2010
VF-35ANACSBonhams & Butterfields527.0005/30/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/06/2010
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,265.0010/22/2009
VF-25PCGSStack's978.0009/23/2009
XF-40ANACSCoin Galleries920.0009/01/2008
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena3,278.0002/28/2008
AU-50ANACSStack's1,438.0002/26/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/13/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0001/09/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0004/09/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/20/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0010/24/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions476.0007/11/2006
G-4ANACSDavid Lawrence RC260.0006/19/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0004/06/2006
MS-60NONEStack's5,463.0010/01/2005
MS-68NGCGoldberg Auctioneers10,925.0009/21/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0006/29/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0006/06/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0005/04/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities7,475.0003/08/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,495.0003/06/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/12/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0001/12/2005
MS-62NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0001/10/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0001/10/2005
MS-60NONEStack's2,875.0011/17/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,064.0007/20/2004
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0007/01/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,670.0006/03/2004
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,875.0003/11/2004
MS-60NONEStack's6,325.0001/21/2004
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,900.0012/01/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2003
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries2,415.0002/24/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0002/01/2003
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena2,875.0011/06/2002
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,093.0006/28/2001
MS-62PCGSR.M. Smythe880.0011/01/2000
MS-60NONEStack's863.0010/17/2000
AU-58PCGSSuperior Galleries748.0010/01/2000
G-6NONEHeritage Auctions207.0010/01/2000
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries2,990.0009/19/1999
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries2,444.0005/01/1999
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,290.0001/06/1999
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/06/1999