As of May, 2024, a 1873 Dime Closed 3 in circulated condition is worth between $15.00 and $450.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $500.00 and $6,000.00, 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 $6,462.50 in the 06/23/2014 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: 1,508,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1873 Dime Closed 3 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-666,000.00
MS-65+3,000.00
MS-652,250.00
MS-64+1,750.00
MS-641,500.00
MS-63+1,100.00
MS-63900.00
MS-62+700.00
MS-62600.00
MS-61550.00
MS-60500.00
AU-58+450.00
AU-58400.00
AU-55+365.00
AU-55340.00
AU-53+320.00
AU-53300.00
AU-50+285.00
AU-50265.00
XF-45+190.00
XF-45160.00
XF-40125.00
VF-35110.00
VF-30100.00
VF-2585.00
VF-2075.00
F-1550.00
F-1245.00
VG-1040.00
VG-835.00
G-630.00
G-425.00
AG-320.00
FR-215.00

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 State500.006,000.001,713.64
About Uncirculated265.00450.00340.63
Extremely Fine125.00190.00158.33
Fine and Very Fine45.00110.0077.50
Good and Very Good25.0040.0032.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good15.0020.0017.50

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 1873 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1873 Dime Open 3 (Regular Strike)35.00800.001,000.0017,500.00
1873-CC Dime No Arrows (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,250,000.004,250,000.00
1873 Dime No Arrows, Closed 3 (Proof)350.00425.00450.005,000.00
1873 Dime No Arrows, Closed 3, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A650.0017,500.00
1873-CC Dime Arrows (Regular Strike)2,500.0075,000.00650,000.00650,000.00
1873-S Dime Arrows (Regular Strike)40.001,100.001,250.0014,500.00
1873 Dime Arrows (Proof)500.00650.00700.006,500.00
1873 Dime Arrows (Regular Strike)15.00550.00600.0016,500.00
1873 Dime Arrows DDO FS-101, F-103 (Regular Strike)2,250.0017,500.00N/AN/A
1873 Dime Clsd 3 RPD FS-301, F-103 (FS-003.6) (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5,000.005,000.00
1873 Dime No Arrows, Closed 3, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,850.0017,500.00
1873 Dime Arrows, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,000.008,500.00

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.

1873 Dime Closed 3 (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

$1,495.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,230.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,616.88

Average Sale Price
$4,080.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$20,935.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,990.006,462.504,726.25
MS-661,495.004,230.002,616.88
MS-65+1,006.001,800.001,387.42
MS-64518.002,280.001,178.00
MS-63750.00851.88800.94
MS-62576.00805.00690.50
MS-61282.00282.00282.00
MS-60182.00182.00182.00
AU-58134.42282.00215.73
AU-55132.00216.00162.25
AU-5381.00169.00118.00
AU-5089.00360.00167.50
XF-4538.0048.0043.00
XF-4049.00105.0077.00
VF-3549.0049.0049.00
VF-3031.0031.0031.00
VF-2051.0051.0051.00
PO-123.0035.0029.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Dime Closed 3 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $6,462.50.

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 1873 Dime Closed 3 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Dime Closed 3 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.55% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 9.80% / 5.88% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1873 Dime Closed 3 (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
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers576.0008/24/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0004/24/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/15/2023
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions169.0006/22/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions129.0006/22/2022
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0005/02/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers105.0002/03/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers750.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0003/25/2020
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions216.0008/28/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/22/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0005/09/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0009/07/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0001/04/2017
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0005/17/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0001/17/2016
MS-63NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions851.8812/17/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5010/08/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5006/23/2014
AU-58NGCGreat Collections134.4212/29/2013
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions123.0009/30/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,293.0005/30/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions182.0003/18/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections140.0001/13/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions23.0012/10/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions282.0010/18/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0009/24/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0012/02/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/22/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC759.0001/18/2010
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions31.0002/09/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/01/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions35.0009/29/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0009/01/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0007/23/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions49.0006/04/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0003/20/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0012/28/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,300.0007/25/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/04/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/04/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,553.0003/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0001/26/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions38.0001/22/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0007/28/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCR.M. Smythe1,155.0011/01/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/01/1998
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries1,815.0002/01/1997