As of May, 2024, a 1868-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $1,750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,000.00 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 $29,900.00 in the 06/20/2007 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.48 grams
Mintage: 260,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1868-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-6620,000.00
MS-65+8,500.00
MS-656,500.00
MS-64+5,750.00
MS-645,250.00
MS-63+3,750.00
MS-633,000.00
MS-62+2,750.00
MS-622,500.00
MS-612,250.00
MS-602,000.00
AU-58+1,750.00
AU-581,500.00
AU-55+1,250.00
AU-551,000.00
AU-53+900.00
AU-53850.00
AU-50+800.00
AU-50750.00
XF-45+700.00
XF-45650.00
XF-40600.00
VF-35550.00
VF-30475.00
VF-25375.00
VF-20335.00
F-15300.00
F-12250.00
VG-10175.00
VG-8150.00
G-6125.00
G-4100.00
AG-385.00
FR-260.00
PO-150.00

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 State2,000.0020,000.005,659.09
About Uncirculated750.001,750.001,100.00
Extremely Fine600.00700.00650.00
Fine and Very Fine250.00550.00380.83
Good and Very Good100.00175.00137.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.0085.0065.00

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 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 Dime (Proof)450.00500.00550.0011,000.00
1868 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A850.0020,000.00
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-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

$59.00

Lowest Sale Price
$617.00

Highest Sale Price
$258.72

Average Sale Price
$234.00

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$3,104.60

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-675,060.008,625.006,468.33
MS-6613,800.0029,900.0019,266.67
MS-65+2,820.004,888.003,804.29
MS-642,875.005,940.004,123.50
MS-639.002,340.001,503.00
MS-621,980.001,980.001,980.00
MS-60504.006,325.002,996.00
AU-582,280.002,280.002,280.00
AU-53293.00650.00532.44
AU-5047.003,080.00580.11
XF-45109.00800.00406.75
XF-4059.00617.00258.72
VF-3060.00372.00243.25
VF-25220.00264.00243.50
VF-2066.00264.00163.91
F-12195.55195.55195.55
VG-80.7570.0035.38

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1868-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $29,900.00.

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-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1868-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.82% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 10.26% / 8.97% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1868-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 Auctions180.0006/21/2023
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers240.0006/16/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,340.0005/07/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0001/15/2023
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions528.0001/11/2023
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions234.0012/21/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions210.0011/30/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0003/02/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0010/20/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0010/04/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0005/05/2021
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0003/07/2021
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0012/23/2020
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC195.5510/11/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/12/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,200.0006/23/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/25/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0002/26/2020
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,642.5001/30/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0010/30/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0008/18/2019
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers504.0002/06/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0008/08/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0006/17/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0003/21/2018
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers213.0002/19/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers360.0010/18/2017
VF-25NGCDavid Lawrence RC220.0005/29/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/04/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions387.7509/22/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/10/2016
VF-25NGCDavid Lawrence RC250.0002/08/2016
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC650.0006/28/2015
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers540.5003/27/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions307.8511/06/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0010/27/2014
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC800.0009/14/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions212.0012/05/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions108.0010/28/2013
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0009/30/2013
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0006/30/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions617.0001/09/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions212.0001/09/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0009/06/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions690.0002/02/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0012/19/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0010/13/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0012/13/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/22/2010
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/30/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions59.0008/05/2009
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0002/20/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0011/29/2007
MS-66PCGSStack's29,900.0006/20/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0005/16/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0012/25/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0011/29/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0006/05/2006
MS-60NONEStack's6,325.0003/01/2006
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena3,508.0012/09/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0010/12/2005
MS-60NONEStack's2,185.0010/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0006/05/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,738.0003/06/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0001/26/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions293.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,875.0001/10/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0001/29/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0009/29/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/09/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,060.0010/03/2001
MS-62PCGSR.M. Smythe1,980.0011/01/2000
AU-50NONEDavid Akers3,080.0010/01/1997
MS-67NONEBowers & Merena5,720.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior2,970.0011/29/1995
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena5,940.0010/01/1987
VG-8NONEB. Max Mehl0.7506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery9.0005/01/1941