1809 Dime Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1809 Dime Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1809 Dime variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1809 Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $7.00 - $6,469.00

  Uncirculated: $2,185.00 - $60,000.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $234.50 - $3,727.09
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $400.00 - $7,750.00

  Uncirculated: $8,000.00 - $90,000.00

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1809 Dime JR-1 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $192.00 - $3,995.00

  Uncirculated: $3,290.00 - $13,920.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $319.15 - $1,200.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $400.00 - $7,750.00

  Uncirculated: $8,000.00 - $90,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1809 Dime

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition is crucial for the 1809 Dime due to its age and rarity. Well-preserved examples with minimal wear, strong strikes, and original luster are highly sought after by collectors. Coins in Uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are exceedingly rare and command significant premiums.

The quality of the strike can vary, affecting the coin's overall appeal. Toning can also play a role in desirability, with coins displaying attractive, natural toning often being more valuable than those with no toning or unattractive toning.

The 1809 Dime's value is influenced by several factors beyond condition:

1. Historical significance: As the last year of the Draped Bust design, it holds special appeal for collectors of early American coinage.

2. Low mintage: With only 51,065 pieces produced, it's naturally scarce.

3. Survival rate: Many coins from this era were melted or lost, making surviving specimens even rarer.

4. Type set demand: As a one-year type coin, it's essential for collectors assembling type sets of early dimes.

5. Die varieties: While no major varieties are widely recognized, subtle die differences can add interest for specialized collectors.