As of May, 2024, a 1868 Dime, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $850.00 and $20,000.00, 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 $18,800.00 in the 01/09/2013 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: 600
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1868 Dime, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+20,000.00
MS-6712,500.00
MS-66+5,500.00
MS-663,750.00
MS-65+3,000.00
MS-652,750.00
MS-64+1,750.00
MS-641,500.00
MS-63+1,250.00
MS-631,100.00
MS-62+1,000.00
MS-62900.00
MS-61850.00

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 State850.0020,000.004,296.15

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 1868 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1868 Dime (Regular Strike)12.00450.00500.0035,000.00
1868-S Dime (Regular Strike)50.001,750.002,000.0020,000.00
1868 Dime (Proof)450.00500.00550.0011,000.00
1868 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,500.0027,500.00

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.

1868 Dime, Cam (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
$1,380.00

Highest Sale Price
$920.07

Average Sale Price
$974.00

Most Recent Sale Price
18

Number of Sales
$16,561.30

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-678,400.0018,800.0013,375.00
MS-66+3,000.005,875.003,950.00
MS-661,680.007,050.003,231.76
MS-651,233.753,450.001,891.70
MS-64575.001,380.00920.07
MS-63414.00863.00583.60
MS-62386.00748.00541.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1868 Dime, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $18,800.00.

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 1868 Dime, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1868 Dime, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.85% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 7.69% / 4.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1868 Dime, CAM (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-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/14/2024
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions3,000.0007/23/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/10/2023
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0002/12/2023
MS-64NGCScotsman974.0011/04/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0005/08/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,220.0001/16/2022
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0003/26/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0001/12/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0007/31/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/28/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,270.8002/22/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,700.2306/08/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,350.0003/29/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0009/07/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,465.0006/08/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,642.5012/17/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/28/2015
MS-64NGCScotsman776.0007/24/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions576.9302/01/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,116.1811/06/2014
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,115.0007/17/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0007/10/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,233.7502/03/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0009/25/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/25/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0001/09/2013
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,495.0003/22/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0012/08/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0008/11/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/03/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/05/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/22/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0009/22/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/11/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/11/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/08/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0003/24/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,035.0002/15/2010
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena386.0011/16/2009
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0011/13/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0011/13/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC725.0001/15/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0006/26/2008
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries747.0001/01/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC863.0011/05/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/09/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0008/13/2006
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC874.0002/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/01/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0007/27/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/04/2005
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,783.0004/07/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0011/04/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions593.0009/17/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions794.0005/01/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions414.0002/01/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions454.0009/29/2002