As of May, 2024, a 1888 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $12.00 and $185.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $200.00 and $7,750.00, 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 $6,600.00 in the 08/28/2022 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: 5,495,655
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1888 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-677,750.00
MS-66+1,850.00
MS-661,200.00
MS-65+850.00
MS-65700.00
MS-64+675.00
MS-64575.00
MS-63+450.00
MS-63350.00
MS-62+310.00
MS-62275.00
MS-61235.00
MS-60200.00
AU-58+185.00
AU-58170.00
AU-55+160.00
AU-55150.00
AU-53+140.00
AU-53130.00
AU-50+120.00
AU-50110.00
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 State200.007,750.001,186.15
About Uncirculated110.00185.00145.63
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 1888 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1888-S Dime (Regular Strike)12.00400.00500.0016,500.00
1888 Dime (Proof)350.00425.00450.005,500.00
1888 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.

1888 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

$201.00

Lowest Sale Price
$660.00

Highest Sale Price
$341.57

Average Sale Price
$468.00

Most Recent Sale Price
48

Number of Sales
$16,395.36

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,738.006,600.005,012.67
MS-66+1,057.502,173.751,535.83
MS-66660.003,995.001,348.85
MS-65+408.001,485.00640.54
MS-64+460.00460.00460.00
MS-64201.00660.00341.57
MS-63+210.00220.00215.00
MS-632.00305.50188.60
MS-62102.00230.00158.53
MS-6186.00170.00119.90
MS-6060.003,220.00445.00
AU-5863.00138.0093.70
AU-5539.00960.00169.11
AU-5346.0046.0046.00
AU-5036.00127.0074.22
XF-4546.0046.0046.00
XF-4017.0033.0026.60
VF-3529.0029.0029.00
F-1541.1141.1141.11
F-1212.0019.0015.50
PO-130.0030.0030.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1888 Dime (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 $6,600.00.

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 1888 Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1888 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.64% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 6.33% / 5.49% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1888 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-66NGCHeritage Auctions720.0005/31/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0004/10/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers780.0003/29/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers960.0003/29/2023
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC270.0003/05/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0002/20/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0008/28/2022
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7504/28/2022
F-15ICGDavid Lawrence RC41.1102/06/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0001/26/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/19/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0012/22/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0011/17/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC278.5309/19/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0008/04/2021
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0005/16/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions170.4004/14/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions180.0003/17/2021
MS-63+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC220.0002/14/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0012/16/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0012/02/2020
MS-63+PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0010/21/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0010/07/2020
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers75.0006/23/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0005/27/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0003/15/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0002/05/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0010/30/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0007/31/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0007/31/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/12/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0003/16/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions78.0002/27/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0002/06/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0001/16/2019
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0010/21/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0010/10/2018
MS-62PCGSKagin's180.0009/24/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0006/20/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/06/2018
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,250.0004/23/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/28/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0003/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions337.2003/20/2018
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC225.0003/05/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions528.0002/20/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions168.0001/09/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/03/2018
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers110.0011/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0009/07/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0008/22/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0008/02/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7503/14/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions305.5003/07/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers164.5001/11/2017
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions114.0012/20/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions188.0012/13/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers470.0012/07/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions94.0011/29/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5010/31/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions223.2510/18/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0008/10/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions564.0006/08/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5004/27/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions105.7504/26/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions129.2503/29/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions305.5001/06/2016
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions179.7801/03/2016
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,173.7512/17/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0010/28/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0010/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/16/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions564.0004/26/2015
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC87.0004/05/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0002/15/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5002/03/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0002/03/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions123.3811/09/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8810/08/2014
AU-58NGCGreat Collections107.8009/28/2014
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections42.3404/06/2014
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections27.0002/09/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0001/08/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions146.8801/06/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions170.0011/11/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers258.5007/27/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0007/27/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0006/05/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.0004/24/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers646.0004/16/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections315.0003/10/2013
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers119.0002/22/2013
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC900.0012/02/2012
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0011/29/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions141.0011/29/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0010/22/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions940.0009/06/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections193.0008/26/2012
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/16/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0004/18/2012
F-12ANACSGreat Collections19.0004/01/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections30.0003/18/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0003/05/2012
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0012/19/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0012/08/2011
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0010/13/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions184.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers357.0009/06/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers334.0009/06/2011
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC656.0008/25/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0006/01/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions276.0006/01/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers641.0003/31/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0011/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/22/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0006/02/2010
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena185.0005/03/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0003/24/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions230.0003/24/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0003/24/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0002/15/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/03/2010
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions99.0001/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/06/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/09/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/31/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0005/20/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions253.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena250.0003/01/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions17.0002/11/2009
MS-61ICGHeritage Auctions86.0002/11/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions949.0002/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/01/2009
MS-61ICGHeritage Auctions115.0009/08/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions920.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0009/01/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC863.0008/04/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/30/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions127.0003/03/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0002/25/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions75.0002/13/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions161.0002/11/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions173.0002/11/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0011/29/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions207.0010/02/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC201.0009/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0008/08/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0005/14/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0004/23/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0003/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/28/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0002/14/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/22/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0001/15/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0012/25/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0011/20/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions834.0011/15/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0011/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/13/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,000.0008/11/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/07/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0006/14/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0006/06/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0006/06/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0004/23/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0004/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/06/2006
MS-60NONEStack's3,220.0003/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0002/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/09/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions115.0001/30/2006
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0011/02/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0010/05/2005
MS-60NONEStack's1,150.0010/01/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions92.0009/26/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions81.0008/24/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC128.0006/27/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0006/05/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0005/25/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0005/09/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/04/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0005/04/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions339.0003/20/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions875.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0002/23/2005
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0002/21/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/17/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0012/08/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions78.0012/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/08/2004
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,900.0010/11/2004
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions112.0009/01/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0008/18/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions102.0007/14/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0007/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0003/29/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0008/13/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions552.0008/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0004/23/2003
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,760.0002/24/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/13/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions72.0010/08/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0007/27/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0004/03/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0002/24/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/13/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0011/28/2001
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0010/06/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0010/06/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions280.0003/22/2001
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers437.0002/16/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions603.0002/01/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/06/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions97.0011/23/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,300.0010/26/2000
AU-58PCIHeritage Auctions63.0009/28/2000
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0009/07/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions587.0008/06/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions201.0008/06/2000
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,320.0001/04/1995
MS-65+NONERARCOA1,485.0008/10/1990
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery2.0005/01/1941