1888 Dime Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1888 Dime Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1888 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.

1888 Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $12.00 - $960.00

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $6,600.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $12.50 - $200.00

  Uncirculated: $71.09 - $610.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $12.00 - $185.00

  Uncirculated: $200.00 - $7,750.00

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1888 Dime (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1.50 - $8,050.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $356.00 - $1,204.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $350.00 - $425.00

  Uncirculated: $450.00 - $5,500.00

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1888-S Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $0.95 - $209.00

  Uncirculated: $2.25 - $10,575.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $13.05 - $257.20

  Uncirculated: $382.09 - $3,050.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $12.00 - $400.00

  Uncirculated: $500.00 - $16,500.00

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1888 Dime, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $552.00 - $8,700.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $745.00 - $921.20
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $650.00 - $15,000.00

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1888 Dime F-105, RPD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $141.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $133.50

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1888 Dime F-107, MPD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $9,987.50

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1888 Dime F-113, Medium Date (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $165.78 - $303.43

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1888-S Dime F-103 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $500.55

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1888-S Dime F-106 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $8,812.50

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1888-S Dime F-110 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $10,575.00

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1888 Dime F-101 (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $960.00

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1888 Dime F-102a (Proof)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $1,325.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $2,500.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1888 Dime

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of an 1888 Seated Liberty Dime significantly impacts its value and desirability among collectors. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are particularly valuable, with premium prices for those grading MS65 or higher.

Key factors affecting condition include:

1. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details are more desirable.
2. Luster: Original mint luster adds significant value.
3. Surface preservation: Fewer marks, scratches, and abrasions increase value.
4. Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance a coin's appeal and value.

For circulated coins, grades like Fine, Very Fine, and Extremely Fine can still command respectable prices, especially for the scarcer mint marks.

Additional factors that can affect the value of an 1888 Seated Liberty Dime include:

1. Mint mark: San Francisco (S) and New Orleans (O) issues are generally more valuable than Philadelphia issues due to lower mintages.
2. Die varieties: While no major varieties are known for this year, subtle die differences can interest specialized collectors.
3. Historical significance: As one of the later issues in the Seated Liberty series, it holds interest for type collectors.
4. Overall eye appeal: Coins with attractive coloration and minimal distracting marks often command premiums.
5. Provenance: Coins with a known history of ownership, especially from famous collections, may have added value.

Collectors should be aware that cleaned or damaged coins are significantly less valuable, even if they appear to be in high grade. Authentication is also crucial, as high-value examples are sometimes targeted by counterfeiters.