As of May, 2024, a 1891-O Dime in circulated condition is worth between $12.00 and $185.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $250.00 and $10,000.00, 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 $8,913.00 in the 10/15/2003 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: 4,540,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

1891-O 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-6710,000.00
MS-66+4,500.00
MS-663,000.00
MS-65+1,750.00
MS-651,250.00
MS-64+700.00
MS-64600.00
MS-63+500.00
MS-63400.00
MS-62+350.00
MS-62300.00
MS-61275.00
MS-60250.00
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 State250.0010,000.001,836.54
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 1891 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1891 Dime (Regular Strike)12.00185.00200.0016,000.00
1891-S Dime (Regular Strike)12.00185.00250.0011,250.00
1891 Dime (Proof)350.00425.00450.0010,000.00
1891 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A650.0015,000.00
1891 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,750.0015,000.00

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.

1891-O 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

$1.90

Lowest Sale Price
$1,680.00

Highest Sale Price
$470.88

Average Sale Price
$432.00

Most Recent Sale Price
44

Number of Sales
$20,718.53

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-675,312.008,913.007,087.57
MS-66+2,220.002,600.002,410.00
MS-661,121.004,935.002,308.99
MS-65+660.002,415.001,132.49
MS-65805.001,840.001,483.75
MS-641.901,680.00470.88
MS-635.50368.00254.90
MS-62150.00275.00206.60
MS-61104.00258.50168.41
MS-6098.001,045.00342.40
AU-5864.00306.00153.30
AU-5574.00127.0093.25
AU-5369.00109.0089.00
AU-5041.00138.0069.50
XF-4542.00518.00174.80
XF-4029.00129.2561.65
VF-3054.0054.0054.00
VG-1025.0034.0029.50
VG-811.0011.0011.00
FR-225.0025.0025.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1891-O Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from FR-2 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $8,913.00.

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 1891-O Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1891-O Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.89% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 9.33% / 8.44% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1891-O 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-60NGCHeritage Auctions192.0005/17/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0005/07/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0004/24/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0004/24/2023
MS-66+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,600.0004/16/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0001/15/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,603.2001/11/2023
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC851.0012/18/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0012/08/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,855.0012/04/2022
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers2,220.0008/31/2022
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers80.0008/31/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions127.0008/10/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,340.0005/08/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0001/12/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/05/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0012/22/2021
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0012/19/2021
MS-65+NGCScotsman1,652.0007/23/2021
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC180.0002/14/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers456.0002/03/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions913.2001/27/2021
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers180.0011/18/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0011/01/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions192.0009/09/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers900.0008/11/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0005/27/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0005/13/2020
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers180.0003/25/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers204.0003/25/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers900.0003/25/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0001/12/2020
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC34.0006/23/2019
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0006/09/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers456.0005/29/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions732.0004/03/2019
MS-61PCGSKagin's198.0004/01/2019
AU-58PCGSKagin's132.0004/01/2019
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0003/24/2019
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers192.0001/30/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0012/14/2018
FR-2PCGSStack's Bowers25.0011/01/2018
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,860.0003/21/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers780.0003/21/2018
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC500.0002/12/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0001/23/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/03/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0011/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0011/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0009/07/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers258.5007/19/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/28/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0001/24/2017
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,351.2512/15/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions851.8810/18/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5009/07/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions258.5008/23/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions969.3808/10/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0008/09/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers940.0003/30/2016
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers176.2503/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,175.0002/18/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions188.0002/07/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2510/28/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,999.8509/20/2015
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers7,050.0008/12/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0006/30/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,935.0004/26/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions129.2502/03/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/07/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions193.8811/09/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions822.5011/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5010/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/23/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0003/21/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3802/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5001/08/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0012/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions306.0011/15/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0009/25/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,312.0008/08/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,638.0008/08/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers528.7507/27/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0007/08/2013
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0006/30/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions306.0006/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions368.0002/07/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0011/29/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions212.0011/29/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,056.2511/16/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0010/18/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0008/02/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/23/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0005/30/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions69.0005/30/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions207.0005/14/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions196.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/18/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/18/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/18/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions265.0002/02/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0002/02/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0012/08/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/24/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0009/12/2011
MS-64NGCScotsman518.0007/29/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/18/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers380.0006/14/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0003/17/2011
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena374.0001/03/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0010/27/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/22/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2010
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0008/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSStack's4,600.0006/15/2010
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0004/26/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena347.0002/15/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0012/03/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions978.0012/03/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/03/2009
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC236.0011/12/2009
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,311.0009/21/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/11/2009
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers92.0009/08/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/02/2009
MS-65+ANACSBowers & Merena1,495.0008/05/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions115.0007/31/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/31/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/01/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions150.0005/06/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0004/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions891.0003/18/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/01/2009
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena275.0003/01/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions64.0002/11/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/01/2009
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC87.0001/26/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0001/07/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions408.0001/01/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions121.0001/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0012/24/2008
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions518.0010/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/01/2008
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions109.0007/30/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions150.0006/26/2008
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions173.0006/26/2008
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0005/29/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC460.0003/06/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's3,220.0002/26/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC477.0002/18/2008
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC127.0001/10/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/29/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC518.0009/13/2007
MS-65+NGCStack's1,035.0008/05/2007
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0007/18/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/18/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0005/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0004/09/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0002/20/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0002/19/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0001/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0011/29/2006
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0009/21/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/09/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions362.0012/13/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0011/02/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions138.0009/26/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions311.0008/10/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC368.0006/27/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/02/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions184.0005/09/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0005/04/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0005/01/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC443.0003/06/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/23/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0001/12/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0012/26/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/20/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0009/15/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0005/05/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers368.0001/28/2004
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers207.0001/28/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,913.0010/15/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0009/22/2003
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers805.0009/17/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/26/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0006/04/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,415.0002/24/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,121.0001/08/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0011/21/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions719.0002/24/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0001/23/2002
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,610.0011/28/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0011/18/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0010/03/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions201.0004/05/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/01/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions759.0011/16/2000
MS-65+PCGSR.M. Smythe1,650.0011/01/2000
VG-8PCIHeritage Auctions11.0009/14/2000
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions196.0008/05/2000
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0011/11/1999
MS-60NONEStack's1,045.0010/01/1998
MS-65+NONEDavid Akers935.0010/01/1997
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena1,210.0005/20/1996
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena1,155.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.9006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery5.5005/01/1941