As of May, 2024, a 1869 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $45.00 and $750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $900.00 and $10,750.00, 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 $9,000.00 in the 08/28/2022 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: 256,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1869 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-6710,750.00
MS-66+8,250.00
MS-666,500.00
MS-65+4,250.00
MS-653,500.00
MS-64+3,000.00
MS-642,500.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,500.00
MS-62+1,250.00
MS-621,100.00
MS-611,000.00
MS-60900.00
AU-58+750.00
AU-58650.00
AU-55+550.00
AU-55500.00
AU-53+475.00
AU-53450.00
AU-50+425.00
AU-50400.00
XF-45+375.00
XF-45350.00
XF-40300.00
VF-35275.00
VF-30200.00
VF-25175.00
VF-20150.00
F-15125.00
F-12110.00
VG-10100.00
VG-890.00
G-670.00
G-445.00

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 State900.0010,750.003,557.69
About Uncirculated400.00750.00525.00
Extremely Fine300.00375.00341.67
Fine and Very Fine110.00275.00172.50
Good and Very Good45.00100.0076.25

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 1869 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1869-S Dime (Regular Strike)35.001,150.001,250.0030,000.00
1869 Dime (Proof)400.00500.00550.007,000.00
1869 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,000.005,000.00
1869 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A650.0013,000.00

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.

1869 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

$4,025.00

Lowest Sale Price
$9,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$5,592.50

Average Sale Price
$9,000.00

Most Recent Sale Price
9

Number of Sales
$50,332.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-674,025.009,000.005,592.50
MS-66+5,463.005,463.005,463.00
MS-662,350.005,405.003,592.86
MS-65+2,473.002,760.002,616.50
MS-641,035.002,530.001,656.00
MS-633.50690.00346.75
MS-62720.00720.00720.00
MS-60138.005,463.002,551.40
AU-55150.00150.00150.00
AU-50222.08222.08222.08
XF-4559.00408.00206.29
XF-4060.00259.00159.43
VF-35312.00312.00312.00
VF-3082.00104.0092.67
VF-25124.55124.55124.55
VF-2039.13129.0084.04
F-1252.0052.0052.00
VG-8120.00120.00120.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869 Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $9,000.00.

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 1869 Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.19% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.02% / 3.51% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1869 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
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions408.0003/29/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0008/28/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions129.0006/22/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0005/26/2022
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.1310/17/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers240.0008/25/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions396.0005/05/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0001/20/2021
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/25/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0003/16/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/30/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/13/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions720.0001/03/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0004/26/2017
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions293.7508/02/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/06/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions124.5509/29/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5005/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0004/26/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0811/02/2014
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC120.0009/08/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0011/29/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0009/06/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/12/2012
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0004/18/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/03/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0010/27/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/22/2010
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0009/30/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0009/21/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0004/01/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions150.0002/09/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/07/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions138.0009/29/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0011/29/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0005/30/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0005/01/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0002/14/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0011/01/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0009/27/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/13/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0008/13/2006
MS-60NONEStack's3,680.0003/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2006
MS-60NONEStack's5,463.0010/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/04/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,473.0003/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0001/05/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,955.0011/30/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions67.0010/06/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0001/29/2003
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers52.0002/06/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,370.0009/01/1998
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0007/30/1997
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior3,080.0011/29/1995
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery3.5005/01/1941