As of May, 2024, a 1871 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $350.00 and $425.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $450.00 and $10,000.00, 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 $3,738.00 in the 05/28/2008 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: 960
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1871 Dime (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6810,000.00
MS-67+5,500.00
MS-674,250.00
MS-66+2,500.00
MS-661,750.00
MS-65+1,500.00
MS-651,200.00
MS-64+900.00
MS-64800.00
MS-63+700.00
MS-63650.00
MS-62+625.00
MS-62600.00
MS-61500.00
MS-60450.00
AU-58+425.00
AU-58400.00
AU-55+375.00
AU-55350.00

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 State450.0010,000.002,128.33
About Uncirculated350.00425.00387.50

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 1871 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1871 Dime (Regular Strike)12.00400.00500.0042,500.00
1871-CC Dime (Regular Strike)2,500.0052,500.0062,500.00250,000.00
1871-S Dime (Regular Strike)30.001,750.002,000.0038,500.00
1871 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A700.0011,000.00
1871 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0012,500.00

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.

1871 Dime (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

$430.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,540.00

Highest Sale Price
$734.36

Average Sale Price
$552.00

Most Recent Sale Price
29

Number of Sales
$21,296.55

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,173.752,826.002,499.88
MS-661,053.003,738.001,793.57
MS-65+1,186.001,186.001,186.00
MS-651.901,898.001,180.36
MS-64+748.00748.00748.00
MS-64430.001,540.00734.36
MS-634.503,520.00773.34
MS-62253.00748.00386.00
MS-61242.00276.00259.00
MS-60173.00299.00221.50
AU-50184.00184.00184.00
PO-1633.00633.00633.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1871 Dime (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $3,738.00.

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 1871 Dime (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1871 Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.42% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 11.40% / 4.39% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1871 Dime (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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0004/10/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0006/17/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,586.2510/28/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions552.0008/18/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0010/18/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0006/10/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0005/01/2019
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers720.0011/01/2018
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers720.0008/22/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0007/11/2018
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers408.0006/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0002/22/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions288.0001/23/2018
MS-66PCGSBonham's1,053.0009/05/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/04/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers423.0010/12/2016
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers329.0008/09/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers517.0008/09/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0006/08/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5012/03/2015
MS-64PCGSScotsman661.2510/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/26/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0002/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/07/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,173.7512/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0011/06/2014
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,172.5007/17/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions829.5506/04/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/23/2014
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,115.0002/13/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,763.0011/01/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/25/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,186.0008/08/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers834.0005/30/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0011/29/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0010/18/2012
MS-64NGCScotsman977.5007/27/2012
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0005/30/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,668.0003/22/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0001/03/2012
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0012/08/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers690.0008/15/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers748.0008/13/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers518.0008/13/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0008/11/2011
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0006/01/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/27/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/27/2011
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers2,826.0003/31/2011
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,898.0003/31/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions719.0001/05/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/08/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/02/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/11/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions546.0012/04/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions173.0009/24/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/04/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0007/30/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions489.0007/02/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/01/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's3,680.0002/26/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions377.0012/04/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/29/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0011/29/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0011/29/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/20/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions604.0010/24/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0007/11/2006
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0005/28/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions374.0005/01/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/26/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/09/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,064.0011/09/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2005
MS-61ANACSDavid Lawrence RC242.0006/27/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions184.0011/08/2004
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions207.0006/07/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0011/07/2003
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0009/22/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0002/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0002/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0001/08/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/21/2002
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,840.0009/23/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers690.0002/18/2002
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers322.0002/18/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers443.0002/18/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0010/03/2001
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0005/28/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions529.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions430.0002/15/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0006/01/2000
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0001/08/2000
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0003/18/1999
MS-63NONEDavid Akers1,100.0010/01/1997
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,348.0008/14/1996
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena550.0005/20/1996
MS-64NONEStack's1,540.0010/01/1992
MS-63NONEStack's3,520.0008/10/1990
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena495.0010/01/1987
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl1.9006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery4.5005/01/1941