1866 Dime Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1866 Dime Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1866 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.

1866 Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $121.00 - $2,800.00

  Uncirculated: $950.00 - $12,650.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $300.00 - $1,790.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $650.00 - $3,350.00

  Uncirculated: $3,500.00 - $9,250.00

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1866-S Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $3.75 - $2,300.00

  Uncirculated: $1,080.00 - $32,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $97.00 - $729.75
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $100.00 - $3,500.00

  Uncirculated: $4,500.00 - $19,000.00

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1866 Dime, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $411.00 - $10,800.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $898.00 - $1,499.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $800.00 - $13,500.00

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1866 Dime, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $633.00 - $9,987.50
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $1,495.00 - $2,249.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2,250.00 - $17,500.00

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1866 Dime F-102a (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1,527.50
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $906.83

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1866 Dime F-102b (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1,320.00 - $1,680.00

  Uncirculated: $2,702.50 - $12,925.00

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1866-S Dime F-101 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $264.00 - $660.00

  Uncirculated: $5,175.00

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1866-S Dime F-103 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $960.00 - $2,070.00

  Uncirculated: $4,607.00

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1866 Dime F-102 (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,762.50 - $6,300.00

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1866 Dime (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $328.00 - $719.00

  Uncirculated: $2.60 - $9,775.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $579.00 - $3,020.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $300.00 - $650.00

  Uncirculated: $700.00 - $25,000.00

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1866-S Dime Weak S (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $38.00 - $366.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $142.51 - $145.49
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $450.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1866 Dime

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1866 Dimes dramatically impacts their value. Due to their age and limited mintage, high-grade specimens are extremely rare and valuable. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are particularly sought after by collectors.

For Philadelphia issues, even well-worn examples in Good-4 to Very Good-8 can command significant premiums. San Francisco issues are more available but still scarce in high grades.

Luster, strike quality, and absence of major marks are crucial factors in determining value, especially for higher-grade coins. Original mint luster and attractive, natural toning can significantly enhance desirability and value.

Historical significance plays a role in the value of 1866 Dimes. As post-Civil War issues, they represent an important period in American history, adding to their numismatic appeal.

The low mintage, particularly for Philadelphia issues, makes them key dates in the Seated Liberty Dime series. This scarcity drives demand among collectors trying to complete date sets.

The San Francisco mint mark adds interest for collectors focusing on western coinage or mint mark collections. Well-preserved examples from either mint are highly prized due to the general scarcity of high-grade 19th-century silver coins.