As of May, 2024, a 1886-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $600.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $750.00 and $35,000.00, 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 $23,000.00 in the 04/26/2006 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: 206,524
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1886-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-6835,000.00
MS-67+18,500.00
MS-678,500.00
MS-66+5,500.00
MS-664,250.00
MS-65+4,000.00
MS-653,750.00
MS-64+2,750.00
MS-642,250.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,500.00
MS-62+1,250.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61850.00
MS-60750.00
AU-58+600.00
AU-58550.00
AU-55+500.00
AU-55450.00
AU-53+400.00
AU-53350.00
AU-50+325.00
AU-50300.00
XF-45+275.00
XF-45250.00
XF-40225.00
VF-35200.00
VF-30175.00
VF-25150.00
VF-20135.00
F-15125.00
F-12110.00
VG-10100.00
VG-890.00
G-680.00
G-470.00
AG-350.00

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 State750.0035,000.006,106.67
About Uncirculated300.00600.00434.38
Extremely Fine225.00275.00250.00
Fine and Very Fine110.00200.00149.17
Good and Very Good70.00100.0085.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.0050.0050.00

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 1886 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1886 Dime (Regular Strike)12.00185.00200.005,500.00
1886 Dime (Proof)400.00425.00450.005,500.00
1886 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,500.007,750.00
1886 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A650.0015,000.00

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.

1886-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

$2,115.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,600.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,172.50

Average Sale Price
$3,360.00

Most Recent Sale Price
14

Number of Sales
$44,415.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6810,638.0023,000.0019,032.60
MS-67+9,987.5015,600.0012,793.75
MS-675,405.008,812.506,851.80
MS-66+3,600.006,463.005,508.67
MS-662,892.0013,200.004,801.59
MS-65+2,115.004,600.003,172.50
MS-641,527.502,415.001,937.54
MS-636.501,265.00794.86
MS-62472.001,175.00823.50
MS-603.103,565.001,790.87
AU-58282.00575.00405.17
AU-55115.00880.00410.75
AU-53176.00420.00263.00
AU-5075.00276.00185.29
XF-4547.00492.00173.75
XF-40240.00240.00240.00
VF-3586.0086.0086.00
VF-30138.00196.00162.75
VF-2050.0050.0050.00
F-1227.0053.0040.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1886-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from F-12 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $23,000.00.

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 1886-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1886-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.67% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / American Numismatic Rarities with 9.01% / 4.50% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1886-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
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions144.0006/21/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0005/07/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0004/03/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0003/29/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions240.0002/15/2023
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions15,600.0001/15/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0012/18/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions240.0010/05/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions240.0007/06/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions264.0002/16/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0010/04/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/16/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,892.0004/26/2020
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0003/15/2020
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,987.5001/30/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0011/06/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0010/30/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/22/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0005/15/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/14/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions900.0001/14/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0011/28/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/10/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0012/03/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,582.5006/25/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0004/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0004/26/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0012/04/2014
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections176.0011/02/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5010/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0010/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0009/04/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions881.2506/04/2014
AU-55NGCGreat Collections511.5005/25/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5002/03/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/08/2014
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions135.0009/30/2013
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0006/05/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/07/2013
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0001/09/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0009/06/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0008/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/08/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0010/17/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0008/11/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions276.0005/09/2011
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena842.0006/17/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/28/2010
MS-65+NGCStack's2,760.0011/09/2009
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0010/26/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions75.0002/11/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0009/16/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's2,000.0007/27/2008
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena8,050.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0011/29/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0011/14/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions438.0005/15/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0005/01/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/09/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions345.0003/20/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0011/01/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,380.0010/18/2006
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities575.0009/21/2006
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,265.0008/11/2006
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0008/11/2006
F-12ANACSDavid Lawrence RC53.0007/31/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions23,000.0004/26/2006
MS-60NONEStack's3,565.0003/01/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions22,425.0002/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0002/09/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,370.0012/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/02/2005
MS-60NONEStack's3,450.0010/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/27/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0006/05/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/04/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,220.0003/06/2005
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0001/26/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0011/03/2004
MS-68PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities21,850.0007/23/2004
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena1,006.0007/01/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0009/01/2003
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena4,830.0007/30/2003
MS-68PCGSSuperior Galleries17,250.0007/27/2003
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0007/23/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions472.0007/09/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0001/29/2003
MS-68NGCBowers & Merena10,638.0011/06/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0002/18/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0002/01/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,668.0011/28/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0010/03/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0010/03/2001
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0010/02/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions700.0003/22/2001
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,610.0003/02/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/18/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0008/31/1999
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,645.0001/05/1999
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0008/01/1998
AU-55NONEDavid Akers880.0010/01/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena13,200.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior2,915.0011/29/1995
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena935.0010/01/1987
MS-60NONEB. Max Mehl3.1006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery6.5005/01/1941