As of May, 2024, a 1869-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $35.00 and $1,150.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,250.00 and $30,000.00, 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 $9,200.00 in the 06/02/2002 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.48 grams
Mintage: 450,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1869-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-6730,000.00
MS-66+15,000.00
MS-6610,000.00
MS-65+5,000.00
MS-654,000.00
MS-64+2,500.00
MS-642,000.00
MS-63+1,800.00
MS-631,650.00
MS-62+1,525.00
MS-621,425.00
MS-611,325.00
MS-601,250.00
AU-58+1,150.00
AU-581,050.00
AU-55+850.00
AU-55725.00
AU-53+650.00
AU-53600.00
AU-50+550.00
AU-50500.00
XF-45+425.00
XF-45375.00
XF-40335.00
VF-35300.00
VF-30275.00
VF-25225.00
VF-20200.00
F-15150.00
F-12125.00
VG-10100.00
VG-880.00
G-665.00
G-450.00
AG-340.00
FR-235.00

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 State1,250.0030,000.005,959.62
About Uncirculated500.001,150.00759.38
Extremely Fine335.00425.00378.33
Fine and Very Fine125.00300.00212.50
Good and Very Good50.00100.0073.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good35.0040.0037.50

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 Dime (Regular Strike)45.00750.00900.0010,750.00
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-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

$1,702.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,313.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,817.99

Average Sale Price
$3,120.00

Most Recent Sale Price
18

Number of Sales
$50,723.85

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+4,230.004,230.004,230.00
MS-663,055.009,200.005,923.33
MS-65+1,702.004,313.002,817.99
MS-644.102,400.001,116.14
MS-63633.003,740.001,480.40
MS-62403.001,292.50757.81
MS-61575.00720.00647.50
MS-60720.001,650.001,326.67
AU-58150.00950.00508.50
AU-5558.00455.00257.75
AU-53173.00300.00236.50
AU-5041.00431.00222.78
XF-4554.00250.00182.94
XF-404.25244.00164.20
VF-3542.00288.00159.50
VF-30105.75170.00137.88
VF-2553.0085.0069.00
VF-2045.0045.0045.00
F-1240.0053.0046.50
PO-140.00115.0087.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $9,200.00.

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-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.43% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.04% / 7.14% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1869-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-35PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/09/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions104.0006/21/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0004/24/2023
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions288.0002/15/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0002/12/2023
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC950.0001/22/2023
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,106.0012/25/2022
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,110.0011/09/2022
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions240.0010/05/2022
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers900.0008/31/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0006/22/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0012/22/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/18/2020
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions41.0005/20/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/25/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0002/26/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0010/30/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0010/30/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/08/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,460.0009/08/2019
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC455.0005/12/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0004/10/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0003/20/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,240.0003/16/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions885.6002/03/2019
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers40.0011/01/2018
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers85.0011/01/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions552.0009/09/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/11/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,499.6004/29/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0003/13/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0001/03/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers180.0012/13/2017
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,642.5010/26/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions930.0009/07/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0009/05/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0008/22/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0008/02/2017
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,000.0003/16/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7503/14/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,173.7501/04/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5009/25/2016
VF-30ANACSStack's Bowers105.7508/09/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5007/19/2016
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions4,230.0007/07/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions940.0006/08/2016
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0004/17/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0002/04/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions940.0001/06/2016
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers235.0008/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0005/12/2015
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers763.7503/27/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5002/03/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/07/2015
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC244.0012/21/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2511/02/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0009/04/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/23/2014
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections250.0012/01/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions170.0005/27/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions40.0012/10/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions793.0010/18/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/12/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0012/08/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0010/13/2011
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0001/17/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0009/22/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions633.0009/22/2010
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,702.0006/17/2010
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0009/30/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,019.0009/21/2009
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0004/22/2009
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions299.0003/01/2009
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions173.0002/09/2009
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0009/01/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions406.0006/26/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions219.0004/23/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0003/10/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/13/2008
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0002/21/2007
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0002/14/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/01/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0009/19/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,323.0008/16/2006
MS-64NGCDoyle2,400.0003/23/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0011/02/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions949.0010/09/2005
MS-60NONEStack's1,610.0010/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/04/2005
AU-55SEGSDavid Lawrence RC58.0005/02/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,093.0003/06/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/23/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/23/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions109.0002/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/26/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions903.0008/18/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0001/29/2003
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers9,200.0006/02/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0010/06/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0010/03/2001
VF-35PCIHeritage Auctions42.0010/19/2000
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0006/07/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,128.0001/06/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,760.0003/05/1998
AU-50NONEDavid Akers248.0010/01/1997
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,587.0003/20/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena5,940.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior1,650.0011/29/1995
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena3,740.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl4.1006/01/1941
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery4.2505/01/1941