As of May, 2024, a 1877-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $12.00 and $375.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $400.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $20,700.00 in the 08/14/2006 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 2,340,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1877-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-6725,000.00
MS-66+10,000.00
MS-668,000.00
MS-65+6,000.00
MS-655,000.00
MS-64+2,000.00
MS-641,450.00
MS-63+1,275.00
MS-631,125.00
MS-62+750.00
MS-62650.00
MS-61500.00
MS-60400.00
AU-58+375.00
AU-58350.00
AU-55+325.00
AU-55300.00
AU-53+275.00
AU-53250.00
AU-50+225.00
AU-50200.00
XF-45+150.00
XF-45125.00
XF-40100.00
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 State400.0025,000.004,780.77
About Uncirculated200.00375.00287.50
Extremely Fine100.00150.00125.00
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 1877 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1877 Dime (Regular Strike)12.00185.00200.006,000.00
1877-CC Dime (Regular Strike)15.00440.00465.0022,500.00
1877 Dime (Proof)325.00425.00450.0010,000.00
1877 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A650.0010,000.00
1877 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,500.003,500.00

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.

1877-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

$1.50

Lowest Sale Price
$2,750.00

Highest Sale Price
$607.91

Average Sale Price
$660.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$6,079.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-676,038.0020,700.0014,682.60
MS-661,250.008,250.003,942.17
MS-65+1,035.004,800.002,393.50
MS-653,220.003,220.003,220.00
MS-64+2,350.002,350.002,350.00
MS-641.00715.00440.33
MS-631.502,750.00607.91
MS-62127.00480.00312.06
MS-61384.00384.00384.00
MS-601,840.001,840.001,840.00
AU-58129.25312.00196.13
AU-5586.00178.00129.25
AU-53115.00130.00122.50
AU-5045.0045.0045.00
XF-4037.0051.0044.00
VF-3538.0038.0038.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1877-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-35 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $20,700.00.

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 1877-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1877-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 53.97% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 9.52% / 7.94% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1877-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
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers660.0006/16/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions312.0003/15/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions20,400.0001/15/2023
MS-61ANACSStack's Bowers384.0005/18/2022
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC130.0002/13/2022
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0007/26/2020
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135.0005/10/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions480.0002/19/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0001/12/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0012/07/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,250.0006/15/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions411.2503/14/2017
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,347.5012/15/2016
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers446.5011/02/2016
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers258.5008/09/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/27/2016
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/06/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions493.5005/31/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2502/03/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0010/27/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers252.6302/11/2014
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC38.0008/25/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections118.0006/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/05/2013
XF-40ANACSGreat Collections37.0006/02/2013
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers155.0001/01/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0011/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0003/17/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0009/22/2010
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena230.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/24/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0010/22/2009
MS-63PCGSStack's575.0009/23/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/31/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0003/01/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions161.0002/09/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/05/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions127.0009/29/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0007/30/2008
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0001/08/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0010/10/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0002/19/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0001/15/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions20,700.0008/14/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,450.0003/14/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions45.0001/30/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,840.0010/01/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,294.0003/06/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,038.0003/25/2004
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0003/09/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0001/28/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0003/03/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions380.0010/03/2001
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries1,610.0002/16/2000
MS-66PCGSR.M. Smythe1,250.0011/01/1999
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena715.0005/20/1996
MS-65+PCGSAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior1,265.0011/29/1995
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,750.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.0006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery1.5005/01/1941