As of May, 2024, a 1865 Dime in circulated condition is worth $300.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $500.00 and $7,250.00, 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 $5,750.00 in the 01/05/2004 by renowned auctioneer American Numismatic Rarities, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.48 grams
Mintage: 500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1865 Dime (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-677,250.00
MS-66+4,000.00
MS-663,250.00
MS-65+2,000.00
MS-651,750.00
MS-64+1,500.00
MS-641,100.00
MS-63+1,000.00
MS-63900.00
MS-62+850.00
MS-62800.00
MS-61650.00
MS-60500.00
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 State500.007,250.001,965.38
About Uncirculated300.00300.00300.00

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 1865 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1865-S Dime (Regular Strike)125.0010,000.0011,000.0072,500.00
1865 Dime (Regular Strike)500.003,850.004,000.0038,500.00
1865 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A900.0010,000.00

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.

1865 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

$598.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,450.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,009.89

Average Sale Price
$720.00

Most Recent Sale Price
32

Number of Sales
$32,316.35

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,925.005,750.004,197.00
MS-661,610.005,522.502,850.69
MS-651,200.003,220.001,826.10
MS-64+1,110.001,880.001,495.00
MS-64598.003,450.001,009.89
MS-633.251,100.00694.37
MS-62552.00863.00667.09
MS-61633.00633.00633.00
MS-60408.001,560.00722.72
AU-55633.00633.00633.00
AU-50441.002,760.001,600.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1865 Dime (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $5,750.00.

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 1865 Dime (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1865 Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.28% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 7.02% / 6.14% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1865 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-60PCGSStack's Bowers720.0006/16/2023
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0004/03/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0012/14/2022
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,880.0007/28/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0005/04/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0002/27/2022
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions408.0010/04/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0010/04/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers840.0008/25/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/02/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0001/06/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/12/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,500.0004/28/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0012/14/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions729.6009/09/2018
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,200.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,000.0004/24/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,090.0002/25/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0002/22/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0001/09/2018
MS-67PCGSBonham's2,925.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers881.2503/29/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers646.2508/09/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions763.7506/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/06/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/29/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/29/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0012/04/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7511/16/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,407.5011/06/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections853.6009/07/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/04/2014
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,522.5007/17/2014
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,291.2507/17/2014
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,703.7507/17/2014
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,997.5006/28/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0006/23/2014
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions763.7502/03/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,469.0012/05/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0002/07/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions441.0001/09/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers646.2511/16/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions560.0010/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0006/25/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0001/03/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0012/08/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0008/11/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0006/01/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/27/2011
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers2,530.0003/31/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions863.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0006/17/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0006/02/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions805.0004/28/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0003/24/2010
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,323.0008/05/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries1,610.0011/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0010/20/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0007/02/2008
MS-60PCGSStack's719.0002/26/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,588.0001/09/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/29/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/29/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0009/27/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0001/09/2007
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0010/24/2006
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0009/12/2006
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0008/16/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/26/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/24/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0010/26/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC615.0006/27/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0006/06/2005
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,610.0005/29/2005
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,035.0005/29/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC719.0003/06/2005
MS-64NONEStack's3,450.0003/01/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/23/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions621.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,601.0009/09/2004
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0008/14/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions690.0006/03/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions575.0005/05/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0005/05/2004
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,093.0001/28/2004
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,750.0001/05/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/07/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions552.0002/01/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena863.0006/28/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0005/06/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/04/2000
AU-50NONEStack's2,760.0005/01/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0004/14/2000
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries598.0003/02/2000
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers690.0002/06/2000
MS-64NGCStack's1,100.0012/01/1998
MS-67PCGSKingswood Galleries4,620.0002/01/1998
MS-62NONEDavid Akers715.0010/01/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,100.0009/22/1997
MS-64NONEStack's1,980.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena633.0010/01/1987
MS-65NONEBowers & Ruddy2,500.0009/01/1980
MS-63NONEB. Max Mehl3.2506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery8.5005/01/1941