As of May, 2024, a 1865 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $500.00 and $3,850.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4,000.00 and $38,500.00, 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 $22,800.00 in the 01/15/2023 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: 10,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1865 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-6838,500.00
MS-67+26,500.00
MS-6715,000.00
MS-66+10,000.00
MS-668,000.00
MS-65+6,500.00
MS-655,500.00
MS-64+5,250.00
MS-645,000.00
MS-63+4,850.00
MS-634,750.00
MS-62+4,600.00
MS-624,500.00
MS-614,250.00
MS-604,000.00
AU-58+3,850.00
AU-583,750.00
AU-55+3,600.00
AU-553,500.00
AU-53+3,350.00
AU-533,250.00
AU-50+3,100.00
AU-503,000.00
XF-45+2,850.00
XF-452,750.00
XF-402,600.00
VF-352,500.00
VF-302,350.00
VF-252,150.00
VF-201,950.00
F-151,800.00
F-121,700.00
VG-101,500.00
VG-81,400.00
G-61,250.00
G-41,000.00
AG-3800.00
FR-2500.00

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 State4,000.0038,500.009,813.33
About Uncirculated3,000.003,850.003,425.00
Extremely Fine2,600.002,850.002,733.33
Fine and Very Fine1,700.002,500.002,075.00
Good and Very Good1,000.001,500.001,287.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good500.00800.00650.00

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 (Proof)300.00300.00500.007,250.00
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 (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

$3,407.50

Lowest Sale Price
$7,475.00

Highest Sale Price
$4,679.07

Average Sale Price
$4,560.00

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$56,148.78

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-689,200.009,200.009,200.00
MS-67+22,800.0022,800.0022,800.00
MS-674,830.0020,900.008,807.10
MS-66+6,756.257,750.007,253.13
MS-663,407.507,475.004,679.07
MS-65+1,840.003,680.002,708.83
MS-64+1,880.001,880.001,880.00
MS-641,265.004,817.502,585.10
MS-631,265.003,114.001,756.00
MS-621,175.002,880.001,887.50
MS-611,610.002,880.002,245.00
MS-601,438.001,438.001,438.00
AU-581,265.001,265.001,265.00
XF-401,527.502,115.001,821.25
VF-351,800.001,800.001,800.00
VF-30863.00999.00931.00
VF-25920.002,075.001,386.43
VF-20460.001,527.50869.25
F-15372.00372.00372.00
F-12276.001,140.00643.09
VG-8546.00748.00665.67
G-448.001,020.00451.75
AG-3253.00408.00330.50
FR-2345.00575.00460.00
PO-1690.00690.00690.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1865 Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $22,800.00.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1865 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.98% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's with 7.22% / 6.19% 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 (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 Auctions900.0005/10/2023
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0005/10/2023
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0003/29/2023
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions22,800.0001/15/2023
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,500.0001/11/2023
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,075.0001/01/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,560.0008/28/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions900.0008/17/2022
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,740.0001/05/2022
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,817.5009/02/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0010/07/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,400.0007/16/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0005/27/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0002/26/2020
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0002/23/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0009/08/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/05/2019
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/22/2018
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0003/20/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0001/03/2018
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,750.0003/16/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,407.5002/16/2017
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,756.2512/15/2016
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0011/02/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0006/08/2016
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0002/04/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,916.2806/07/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5010/08/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/05/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,218.4004/23/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,988.0011/01/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions999.0009/25/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,714.0006/05/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections8,415.0010/21/2012
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/18/2012
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions235.0010/01/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0009/06/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,114.0008/02/2012
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0004/18/2012
FR-2ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0003/08/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/02/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0012/08/2011
FR-2ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0010/13/2011
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions374.0008/11/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/27/2011
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers748.0003/31/2011
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers748.0003/31/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0009/22/2010
VF-25PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0002/15/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0002/03/2010
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions374.0010/22/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,035.0010/22/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0007/31/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/01/2009
G-4ICGHeritage Auctions48.0002/09/2009
MS-66NGCStack's3,738.0001/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions460.0005/28/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0003/19/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0011/06/2007
VF-25NONEStack's1,380.0010/16/2007
MS-64NGCStack's2,070.0010/16/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0008/08/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0003/20/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0002/20/2007
MS-66PCGSStack's4,400.0011/07/2006
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries2,326.0008/12/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,185.0005/28/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions703.0005/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0003/02/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,438.0001/16/2006
MS-66NGCStack's4,025.0010/01/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/27/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/04/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,174.0004/25/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0003/24/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,588.0003/06/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,070.0001/10/2005
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena4,830.0001/09/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0007/20/2004
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0007/01/2004
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/06/2003
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/05/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0003/20/2003
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries6,900.0001/06/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0002/01/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,338.0010/03/2001
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,840.0010/01/2001
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0006/28/2001
F-12NONEBowers & Merena518.0005/21/2001
MS-67NONEBowers & Merena5,500.0005/20/1996
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena3,410.0005/01/1995
MS-67NGCRARCOA20,900.0008/10/1990