As of May, 2024, a 1873 Dime Open 3 in circulated condition is worth between $35.00 and $800.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 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 $16,675.00 in the 01/01/2009 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.48 grams
Mintage: 60,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1873 Dime Open 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-6517,500.00
MS-64+5,000.00
MS-643,750.00
MS-63+2,250.00
MS-631,750.00
MS-62+1,600.00
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,250.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+800.00
AU-58700.00
AU-55+650.00
AU-55600.00
AU-53+575.00
AU-53550.00
AU-50+525.00
AU-50500.00
XF-45+450.00
XF-45400.00
XF-40325.00
VF-35250.00
VF-30225.00
VF-25175.00
VF-20150.00
F-15125.00
F-12100.00
VG-1075.00
VG-860.00
G-645.00
G-435.00

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 State1,000.0017,500.003,955.56
About Uncirculated500.00800.00612.50
Extremely Fine325.00450.00391.67
Fine and Very Fine100.00250.00170.83
Good and Very Good35.0075.0053.75

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 Closed 3 (Regular Strike)15.00450.00500.006,000.00
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 Open 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

$1,292.50

Lowest Sale Price
$9,400.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,937.23

Average Sale Price
$3,120.00

Most Recent Sale Price
19

Number of Sales
$55,807.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+16,675.0016,675.0016,675.00
MS-641,292.509,400.002,937.23
MS-63675.002,185.001,574.79
MS-62661.001,528.001,044.48
MS-61518.00575.00546.50
MS-60403.00863.00719.00
AU-58282.00576.00439.33
AU-55240.00352.50276.00
AU-53127.00374.00252.00
AU-5099.00384.00222.75
XF-4586.00303.00184.50
XF-4042.00228.00110.17
VF-3569.00150.00104.40
VF-3048.00152.7595.94
VF-25144.00144.00144.00
VF-2037.0054.0044.43
F-1237.0037.0037.00
PO-144.00150.0071.25

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Dime Open 3 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $16,675.00.

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 1873 Dime Open 3 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Dime Open 3 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.49% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.45% / 4.30% 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 Open 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
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers576.0008/24/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0006/16/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0005/07/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0004/24/2023
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions216.0012/29/2021
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0010/03/2021
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC181.0005/16/2021
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC675.0012/06/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0011/04/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0009/16/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers144.0001/29/2020
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0010/16/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions240.0008/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0007/14/2019
MS-63PCGSKagin's1,440.0004/01/2019
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers45.0011/01/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0002/22/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7504/04/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0009/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,467.5005/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/27/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,721.3804/27/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0002/04/2016
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,468.7511/05/2015
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,086.8807/20/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/15/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5010/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0006/23/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions170.0009/30/2013
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0009/16/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0008/08/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0004/24/2013
VF-35NGCGreat Collections88.0002/17/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions84.0001/07/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0010/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0008/02/2012
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0007/12/2012
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions403.0005/28/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0002/13/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0002/13/2012
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0010/17/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/13/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions44.0008/15/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions44.0008/08/2011
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions94.0007/11/2011
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/07/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions47.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,958.0001/03/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0012/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/22/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0004/28/2010
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0009/30/2009
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions127.0004/01/2009
VF-20ICGHeritage Auctions37.0002/09/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena16,675.0001/01/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0012/15/2008
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions346.0010/01/2008
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions150.0009/24/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0008/06/2008
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/02/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions54.0005/21/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions99.0005/05/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions42.0004/23/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0003/19/2008
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0010/02/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0008/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0006/06/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions518.0004/18/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/09/2007
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/09/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0001/22/2007
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries1,380.0001/01/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0008/16/2006
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/11/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions661.0002/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0011/02/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0010/30/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/01/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/04/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,163.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0002/13/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0002/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions71.0001/26/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,185.0011/30/2004
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers748.0001/28/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0011/17/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/29/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0007/20/2000
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers46.0002/06/2000
MS-64PCGSAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior1,760.0011/29/1995
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena303.0010/01/1987