1850 Dime Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1850 Dime Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1850 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.

1850 Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1.00 - $408.00

  Uncirculated: $3.15 - $20,700.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $8.50 - $450.00

  Uncirculated: $113.50 - $671.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $15.00 - $485.00

  Uncirculated: $525.00 - $15,000.00

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1850-O Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $0.60 - $1,880.00

  Uncirculated: $9.00 - $40,800.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $39.00 - $599.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $40.00 - $2,250.00

  Uncirculated: $2,750.00 - $50,000.00

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1850 Dime F-101 (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $42.00

  Uncirculated: $75.69 - $175.00

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1850 Dime F-103 (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $165.50

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1850 Dime F-107 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $384.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $164.72

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1850-O Dime F-102 (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $30.00

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1850-O Dime F-103, Small O (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $211.50 - $329.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $62.66

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1850-O Dime F-105 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $48,875.00

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1850-O Dime F-106 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $2,070.00

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1850-O Dime F-107 Medium O (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $705.00

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1850 Dime (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $3,960.00

  Uncirculated: $19,975.00 - $80,500.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $55,000.00 - $87,500.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1850 Dime

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1850 Dimes significantly impacts their value. Uncirculated examples are particularly scarce and highly sought after by collectors. Coins with original mint luster and minimal contact marks command substantial premiums. The New Orleans mint coins are generally more valuable due to their lower mintage and typically poorer striking quality.

Toning can also play a role in desirability, with attractively toned specimens often commanding higher prices. The presence of full striking details, particularly on the central design elements and stars, can greatly enhance a coin's value.

Strike quality is a crucial factor for 1850 Dimes, especially for the New Orleans mint coins, which often suffer from weak strikes. Coins with sharp, well-defined details are highly prized. The preservation of original surfaces is also important, as many coins from this era were cleaned in the past, reducing their numismatic value.

The historical significance of the California Gold Rush era adds to the appeal of 1850 coinage for many collectors. Additionally, die varieties, while not as prominent as in some other years, can add interest and value for specialized collectors of the Seated Liberty series.