1821 Dime Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1821 Dime Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1821 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.

1821 Dime Small Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $4.00 - $2,467.50

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $32,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $45.00 - $1,650.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $2,750.00

  Uncirculated: $3,000.00 - $40,000.00

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1821 Dime Large Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $7.00 - $7,475.00

  Uncirculated: $5.25 - $43,125.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $12.50 - $1,325.00

  Uncirculated: $1,850.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $1,700.00

  Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $110,000.00

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1821 Dime JR-1 Large Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $111.63 - $1,528.00

  Uncirculated: $1,800.00 - $2,700.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $169.50
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $1,700.00

  Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $27,500.00

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1821 Dime JR-2 Large Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $120.00 - $7,015.00

  Uncirculated: $70,500.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $700.00 - $1,250.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $500.00 - $7,500.00

  Uncirculated: $125,000.00

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1821 Dime JR-3 Large Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $204.00 - $690.00

  Uncirculated: $1,800.00 - $4,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $72.00 - $85.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $1,700.00

  Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $27,500.00

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1821 Dime JR-4 Large Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $253.00 - $940.00

  Uncirculated: $2,070.00 - $11,162.50
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $1,700.00

  Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $27,500.00

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1821 Dime JR-5 Large Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $34.00 - $1,116.25

  Uncirculated: $1,553.00 - $9,900.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $120.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $1,700.00

  Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $27,500.00

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1821 Dime JR-6 Large Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $152.75 - $1,920.00

  Uncirculated: $14,100.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $121.38 - $140.50
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $1,700.00

  Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $27,500.00

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1821 Dime JR-7 Large Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $127.00 - $810.00

  Uncirculated: $2,280.00 - $6,462.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $97.00 - $871.20
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $70.00 - $1,700.00

  Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $27,500.00

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1821 Dime JR-8 Small Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $94.00 - $1,440.00

  Uncirculated: $4,935.00 - $31,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $612.66
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $2,750.00

  Uncirculated: $3,000.00 - $40,000.00

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1821 Dime JR-9 Small Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $110.00 - $900.00

  Uncirculated: $1,950.00 - $28,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $325.00 - $1,130.66
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $2,750.00

  Uncirculated: $3,000.00 - $40,000.00

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1821 Dime JR-10 Small Date (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $211.50 - $1,495.00

  Uncirculated: $8,050.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $100.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $2,750.00

  Uncirculated: $3,000.00 - $40,000.00

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1821 Dime (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $5,290.00 - $94,000.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $56.75 - $525.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1821 Dime

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition is crucial for the 1821 Dime's value. Most surviving examples show significant wear, making high-grade specimens extremely valuable. Coins in About Uncirculated (AU) condition or better are highly sought after.

The strike quality can vary, with some coins showing weakness in certain areas. Well-struck examples with full details command a premium. Original luster is highly prized in uncirculated specimens, while attractive, natural toning can significantly enhance desirability among collectors.

Historical significance plays a role in the 1821 Dime's value. As an early American coin, it appeals to collectors interested in the formative years of U.S. coinage. The relatively low mintage for the year adds to its numismatic importance.

Die varieties, while not as numerous or dramatic as in some earlier years, can affect value. Collectors may pay a premium for rare die states or interesting die cracks. The overall scarcity of high-grade examples means that even small differences in condition can result in significant price variations.