As of May, 2024, a 1872 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $12.00 and $235.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $265.00 and $17,500.00, 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 $17,625.00 in the 05/12/2015 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: 2,395,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1872 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-67+17,500.00
MS-6713,750.00
MS-66+4,750.00
MS-664,000.00
MS-65+2,750.00
MS-651,850.00
MS-64+950.00
MS-64750.00
MS-63+650.00
MS-63600.00
MS-62+350.00
MS-62325.00
MS-61300.00
MS-60265.00
AU-58+235.00
AU-58210.00
AU-55+195.00
AU-55180.00
AU-53+160.00
AU-53150.00
AU-50+135.00
AU-50125.00
XF-45+100.00
XF-4590.00
XF-4085.00
VF-3575.00
VF-3065.00
VF-2560.00
VF-2055.00
F-1550.00
F-1245.00
VG-1040.00
VG-835.00
G-630.00
G-425.00
AG-320.00
FR-215.00
PO-112.00

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 State265.0017,500.003,485.00
About Uncirculated125.00235.00173.75
Extremely Fine85.00100.0091.67
Fine and Very Fine45.0075.0058.33
Good and Very Good25.0040.0032.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good12.0020.0015.67

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 1872 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1872-CC Dime (Regular Strike)900.00100,000.00165,000.00575,000.00
1872-S Dime (Regular Strike)50.001,750.002,500.0028,500.00
1872 Dime (Proof)350.00425.00450.002,500.00
1872 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A650.0011,500.00

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.

1872 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

$748.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,725.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,021.84

Average Sale Price
$1,116.25

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$12,262.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6814,950.0017,625.0016,287.50
MS-6711,500.0011,500.0011,500.00
MS-66+2,115.003,840.003,065.00
MS-662,233.002,990.002,602.67
MS-65+748.001,725.001,021.84
MS-64381.88661.00539.62
MS-63155.00475.00268.38
MS-62150.00264.00187.46
MS-61127.001,466.00796.50
MS-6065.00552.00214.40
AU-5894.00299.00167.00
AU-5559.00150.00110.25
AU-5357.00120.0090.33
AU-5042.0060.0052.50
XF-4518.0018.0018.00
XF-4035.0042.0038.50
F-1512.0012.0012.00
PO-113.0069.0046.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1872 Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $17,625.00.

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 1872 Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1872 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.92% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.69% / 6.41% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1872 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
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0001/29/2023
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers192.0001/25/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,720.0001/15/2023
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers264.0006/29/2022
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions168.0005/12/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0010/17/2020
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions120.0008/19/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0004/12/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers168.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0002/03/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/23/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions65.0009/12/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers132.0008/22/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions235.0003/14/2017
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/04/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2504/26/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/04/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions176.2505/31/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17,625.0005/12/2015
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5002/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions528.7510/08/2014
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0007/06/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions881.2504/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,439.3803/17/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2502/03/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2502/03/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections13.0001/05/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers381.8807/27/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions82.0007/22/2013
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC120.0006/30/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0012/10/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions56.0012/10/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,233.0010/18/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions94.0003/05/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0001/03/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions178.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/03/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0011/14/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0010/17/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions69.0008/11/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions178.0002/03/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions109.0001/03/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/22/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/22/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/06/2010
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC552.0009/21/2009
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena575.0003/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions42.0002/09/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0006/26/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions184.0006/26/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/18/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0002/19/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0010/24/2006
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries748.0009/10/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0006/14/2006
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0005/26/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/08/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0011/02/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions184.0009/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC575.0003/06/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,045.0011/14/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0010/20/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0010/06/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions888.0007/21/2004
MS-61PCGSKingswood Galleries1,466.0006/10/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions332.0005/19/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions155.0007/28/2002
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers552.0002/18/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions834.0001/15/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0010/03/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions190.0001/18/2001
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0009/07/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena748.0008/09/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0009/01/1999