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50 Most Valuable U.S. Dimes

Small coins, remarkable sales. Discover rare dates, mint marks and exceptional examples of America's ten-cent coins.

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Five landmark auction sales

Dimes
  1. 01PCGS TrueView of the unique 1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse$3,600,0001873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated dimeJan 12, 2023
  2. 02PCGS TrueView of the 1894-S Barber dime, cert 25202431, obverse and reverse$2,160,0001894-S Barber dimeJan 15, 2025
  3. 03PCGS MS66+ 1796 Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, shown as a reference example$881,2501796 Draped Bust DimeJun 23, 2014
  4. 04PCGS AU58 1804 Draped Bust dime with 14 Star Reverse, obverse and reverse, reference example$632,5001804 14 Star Reverse Draped Bust DimeJul 31, 2008
  5. 05PCGS MS65 1873-CC Arrows Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example$552,0001873-CC Arrows Liberty Seated DimeAug 24, 2022

Top 50 dimes

50 coins

Actual sales in U.S. dollars. Each price belongs to the named specimen, not every coin of that date.

  1. 01 PCGS TrueView of the unique 1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse 1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated dime10 cents Notable auction sale$3,600,000 PCGS MS65
    PCGS TrueView of the unique 1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse
    PCGS service photograph of cert 24098412, matching Heritage lot 3671. Not an auction-house photograph. Photo: PCGS TrueView / Professional Coin Grading Service

    1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated dime

    Only one 1873-CC No Arrows dime is known. It combines Carson City provenance with a short-lived specification that preceded the arrows-at-date issue.

    What makes this one different

    It must have the CC mintmark and no arrows beside the 1873 date. Philadelphia No Arrows dimes and Carson City With Arrows dimes are different issues.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $3,600,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS65
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions, 2023 FUN, auction 1356, lot 3671
    Specimen / lot
    Unique known survivor; Eliasberg-Battle Born-Prestwick specimen, PCGS cert 24098412.

    Published sold total including the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1873-CC 10C No Arrows MS65 PCGS.

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingHeritage 2023 FUN lot 3671 PCGS CoinFacts: 1873-CC No Arrows dime PCGS certification 24098412 and TrueViewLink to this coin
  2. 02 PCGS TrueView of the 1894-S Barber dime, cert 25202431, obverse and reverse 1894-S Barber dime10 cents Notable auction sale$2,160,000Newer documented sale PCGS Branch Mint PR66; CAC
    PCGS TrueView of the 1894-S Barber dime, cert 25202431, obverse and reverse
    PCGS service photograph of cert 25202431, matching the coin in both cited auction sales. Not a Heritage photograph. Photo: PCGS TrueView / Professional Coin Grading Service

    1894-S Barber dime

    San Francisco recorded just 24 dimes for 1894. Its tiny original production and famous surviving specimens make it a major Barber-series rarity.

    What makes this one different

    The 1894 date and an authentic S mintmark must both be present. Other Barber dimes, altered mintmarks, and replicas do not share this issue's rarity.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Earlier documented sale

    $1,997,500
    Grade at sale
    PCGS Branch Mint PR66; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions, 2016 FUN, auction 1231, lot 5317
    Specimen / lot
    Clapp-Eliasberg-Richmond specimen, PCGS cert 25202431; offered from the Smoke Rise Collection.

    Published sold total including the lot's 17.5% buyer's premium.

    1894-S 10C Branch Mint PR66 PCGS Secure. CAC.

    Newer documented sale

    $2,160,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS Branch Mint PR66; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions, 2025 FUN, auction 1380, lot 4307
    Specimen / lot
    The SAME Clapp-Eliasberg-Richmond coin, PCGS cert 25202431; offered from the Bruce S. Sherman Collection, Part I. This is a resale, not a second specimen.

    Published sold total including the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1894-S 10C Branch Mint PR66 PCGS. CAC.
    Further readingHeritage 2016 FUN lot 5317 Heritage 2025 FUN lot 4307 PCGS CoinFacts: 1894-S dime PCGS certification 25202431 and TrueViewLink to this coin
  3. 03 PCGS MS66+ 1796 Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, shown as a reference example 1796 Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$881,250 PCGS MS67; CAC
    PCGS MS66+ 1796 Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, shown as a reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS66+ 1796 dime, cert 39302833. This is not the MS67 specimen in the cited $881,250 sale. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1796 Draped Bust Dime

    The first federal dime date combines the Draped Bust portrait with a Small Eagle reverse. This benchmark is an unusually well-preserved example.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm the 1796 date and Small Eagle reverse. The MS67 sale does not describe the value of a worn or impaired first-year dime.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $881,250
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS67; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 30229 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 17.5% buyer's premium.

    1796 10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. JR-1, R.3.... Early Dimes | Lot #30229 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1796 MS 1796 10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. JR-1, R.3.... Early Dimes | Lot #30229 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  4. 04 PCGS AU58 1804 Draped Bust dime with 14 Star Reverse, obverse and reverse, reference example 1804 14 Star Reverse Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$632,500 NGC AU58; CAC
    PCGS AU58 1804 Draped Bust dime with 14 Star Reverse, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS AU58 1804 dime, 14 Star Reverse, cert 38677557. The photograph is not asserted to show the NGC AU58 auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1804 14 Star Reverse Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited NGC AU58; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Count the stars or berries on the stated side and verify the complete die attribution. Different counts are separate varieties, not differences in grade.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $632,500
    Grade at sale
    NGC AU58; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 1443 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 15% buyer's premium.

    1804 10C 14 Stars on Reverse AU58 NGC. CAC.... Early Dimes | Lot #1443 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1804 14 Star Reverse MS 1804 10C 14 Stars on Reverse AU58 NGC. CAC.... Early Dimes | Lot #1443 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  5. 05 PCGS MS65 1873-CC Arrows Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1873-CC Arrows Liberty Seated Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$552,000 PCGS MS65; CAC
    PCGS MS65 1873-CC Arrows Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS65 1873-CC Arrows Liberty Seated dime, cert 24098683. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1873-CC Arrows Liberty Seated Dime

    This Liberty Seated dime is distinguished by its date, mint and stated design subtype. The cited PCGS MS65; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Inspect the date, mintmark and any arrows or drapery distinction. Authenticate apparent rarities before cleaning or altering the surface.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $552,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS65; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 3542 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1873-CC 10C Arrows, F-101, R.4, MS65 PCGS. CAC.... Seated Dimes | Lot #3542 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1873-CC Arrows MS 1873-CC 10C Arrows, F-101, R.4, MS65 PCGS. CAC.... Seated Dimes | Lot #3542 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  6. 06 PCGS TrueView of the PR68 1975 No S proof Roosevelt dime, not the 2024 PR67 sale specimen 1975 No S proof Roosevelt dime (San Francisco)10 cents Notable auction sale$506,250Newer documented sale PCGS PR67; CAC
    PCGS TrueView of the PR68 1975 No S proof Roosevelt dime, not the 2024 PR67 sale specimen
    PCGS service photograph of the PR68 benchmark specimen, cert 20519253. NOT the PR67 coin sold by GreatCollections in 2024. Photo: PCGS TrueView / Professional Coin Grading Service

    1975 No S proof Roosevelt dime (San Francisco)

    Two examples of this missing-mintmark proof rarity are documented. Its rarity concerns specially manufactured proof coins, not the large circulation issue of Roosevelt dimes dated 1975.

    What makes this one different

    A missing S matters only on an authenticated 1975 proof. Ordinary Philadelphia circulation dimes normally lack a mintmark and are not this rarity; a shiny surface alone does not establish proof manufacture.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Earlier documented sale

    $456,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS PR68
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions, Long Beach, auction 1299, lot 4715
    Specimen / lot
    Poulos Family Collection, Part II specimen, PCGS cert 20519253; the higher-graded of the two known coins at this sale.

    Published sold total including the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1975 10C No S PR68 PCGS.

    Newer documented sale

    $506,250
    Grade at sale
    PCGS PR67; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    GreatCollections, item 1655587
    Specimen / lot
    Ruth E. discovery coin, PCGS cert 32803312, from the Ohio family's collection. DIFFERENT specimen from the PR68 benchmark. Lot included the rest of its proof set and documentation.

    Published realized total. GreatCollections lists a standard 12.5% buyer's premium and a discounted 10% rate for specified payment methods; the announced $506,250 is the standard-premium total.

    1975 No S Proof Dime Realizes $506,250 at GreatCollections
    Further readingHeritage Long Beach 2019 lot 4715 PCGS: 1975 No S proof dime realizes $506,250 GreatCollections item 1655587: Ruth E. discovery coin, proof set and documentation PCGS CoinFacts: 1975 No S proof dime PCGS certification 20519253 and TrueViewLink to this coin
  7. 07 PCGS MS63 1872-CC Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1872-CC Liberty Seated Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$480,000 PCGS MS63
    PCGS MS63 1872-CC Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS63 1872-CC Liberty Seated dime, cert 24097350. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1872-CC Liberty Seated Dime

    This Liberty Seated dime is distinguished by its date, mint and stated design subtype. The cited PCGS MS63 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Inspect the date, mintmark and any arrows or drapery distinction. Authenticate apparent rarities before cleaning or altering the surface.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $480,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS63
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 3541 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1872-CC 10C F-101, Low R.4, MS63 PCGS.... Seated Dimes | Lot #3541 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1872-CC MS 1872-CC 10C F-101, Low R.4, MS63 PCGS.... Seated Dimes | Lot #3541 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  8. 08 PCGS PR66+ Cameo 1822 Capped Bust proof dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1822 Capped Bust Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$440,625 PCGS PR66 Cameo; CAC
    PCGS PR66+ Cameo 1822 Capped Bust proof dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS PR66+ Cameo 1822 Capped Bust dime, James Stack, cert 07997170. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1822 Capped Bust Dime, Proof

    The 1822 proof represents specially prepared capped bust dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited PCGS PR66 Cameo; CAC specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm both the 1822 issue and proof manufacture. Reflective fields, polishing or a high grade alone do not establish that a coin is a proof.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $440,625
    Grade at sale
    PCGS PR66 Cameo; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 30242 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 17.5% buyer's premium.

    1822 10C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JR-1, R.3, R.8 as a Proof.... Proof | Lot #30242 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1822 PR 1822 10C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JR-1, R.3, R.8 as a Proof.... Proof | Lot #30242 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  9. 09 PCGS MS64 1797 13 Stars Draped Bust dime, JR-2, obverse and reverse, reference example 1797 13 Stars Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$402,500 NGC MS65
    PCGS MS64 1797 13 Stars Draped Bust dime, JR-2, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS64 1797 13 Stars Draped Bust dime, JR-2, cert 06936151. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1797 13 Stars Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited NGC MS65 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Count the stars or berries on the stated side and verify the complete die attribution. Different counts are separate varieties, not differences in grade.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $402,500
    Grade at sale
    NGC MS65
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 1416 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 15% buyer's premium.

    1797 10C 13 Stars MS65 NGC.... Early Dimes | Lot #1416 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1797 13 Stars MS 1797 10C 13 Stars MS65 NGC.... Early Dimes | Lot #1416 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  10. 10 PCGS MS68+ 1938-S Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, obverse and reverse, reference example 1938-S Mercury Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$364,250 PCGS MS68+FB
    PCGS MS68+ 1938-S Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS68+ 1938-S Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, cert 50815238. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1938-S Mercury Dime

    This sale demonstrates condition rarity: a San Francisco dime graded MS68+ Full Bands achieved an exceptional price.

    What makes this one different

    An S mintmark alone does not imply this price. Check the central reverse bands, original surfaces and professional grade; Full Bands is a strike designation, not a different issue.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $364,250
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS68+FB
    Sold
    Auction house
    Legend Rare Coin Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2019-06-27, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1938-S MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1938-S MSLink to this coin
  11. 11 PCGS MS66+ 1800 Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1800 Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$352,500 PCGS MS66; CAC
    PCGS MS66+ 1800 Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS66+ 1800 dime, Simpson-Bender pedigree, cert 40273648. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1800 Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited PCGS MS66; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Match the date, reverse design and any stated star or berry variety; altered dates and cleaning require expert inspection.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $352,500
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS66; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 30231 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 17.5% buyer's premium.

    1800 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. JR-2, R.5.... Early Dimes | Lot #30231 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1800 MS 1800 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. JR-2, R.5.... Early Dimes | Lot #30231 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  12. 12 Obverse of the NGC PF67+ 1841 No Drapery Liberty Seated proof dime, Eric P. Newman Collection 1841 Liberty Seated Dime, No Drapery Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$341,600 NGC PR67+
    Obverse of the NGC PF67+ 1841 No Drapery Liberty Seated proof dime, Eric P. Newman Collection
    NGC PF67+ 1841 No Drapery dime from the Eric P. Newman Collection, certificate 2037607-029. The gallery's current grade is not substituted for the grade recorded at the cited sale. Photo: NGC, Eric P. Newman Collection

    1841 Liberty Seated Dime, No Drapery Proof

    This proof variety lacks the usual visible drapery at Liberty's elbow. The same issue appears under more than one PCGS auction category and is counted only once.

    What makes this one different

    No Drapery attribution and proof manufacture both require expert confirmation. Do not count a second sale of the same specimen as a separate rarity.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $341,600
    Grade at sale
    NGC PR67+
    Sold
    Auction house
    Stack's Bowers
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2026-06-23, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1841 No Drapery PR

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1841 No Drapery PR 1841 Liberty Seated Dime. No Drapery (Drapery Removed). JD-1, Fortin-101. Rarity-8. Proof-67+ (NGC). CAC. | Stacks BowersLink to this coin
  13. 13 PCGS MS64+ 1803 Draped Bust dime, JR-3, obverse and reverse, reference example 1803 Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$322,000 NGC MS64
    PCGS MS64+ 1803 Draped Bust dime, JR-3, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS64+ 1803 JR-3 dime, Bareford-Lovejoy pedigree, cert 58469510. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1803 Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited NGC MS64 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Match the date, reverse design and any stated star or berry variety; altered dates and cleaning require expert inspection.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $322,000
    Grade at sale
    NGC MS64
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 1438 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 15% buyer's premium.

    1803 10C MS64 NGC.... Early Dimes | Lot #1438 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1803 MS 1803 10C MS64 NGC.... Early Dimes | Lot #1438 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  14. 14 PCGS MS62 1871-CC Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1871-CC Liberty Seated Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$270,250 NGC MS65
    PCGS MS62 1871-CC Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS62 1871-CC Liberty Seated dime, cert 40318276. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1871-CC Liberty Seated Dime

    This Liberty Seated dime is distinguished by its date, mint and stated design subtype. The cited NGC MS65 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Inspect the date, mintmark and any arrows or drapery distinction. Authenticate apparent rarities before cleaning or altering the surface.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $270,250
    Grade at sale
    NGC MS65
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 98271 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 17.5% buyer's premium.

    1871-CC 10C MS65 NGC. Fortin-101.... Seated Dimes | Lot #98271 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1871-CC MS 1871-CC 10C MS65 NGC. Fortin-101.... Seated Dimes | Lot #98271 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  15. 15 PCGS TrueView showing both sides of 1931-S Mercury Dime 1931-S Mercury Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$270,250 PCGS MS67+FB
    PCGS TrueView showing both sides of 1931-S Mercury Dime
    Exact benchmark specimen; certificate sales history includes the $270,250 June 27, 2019 Legend result. Photo: PCGS TrueView / Professional Coin Grading Service

    1931-S Mercury Dime

    A top-grade Full Bands example accounts for this striking result. The certificate records the same coin's 2019 auction appearance.

    What makes this one different

    Identify the 1931 date and reverse S mintmark, then distinguish ordinary wear from complete central bands. The benchmark applies to the certified MS67+ Full Bands coin.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $270,250
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS67+FB
    Sold
    Auction house
    Legend Rare Coin Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS cert 13196867; its public certificate sales history identifies the $270,250 Legend sale on June 27, 2019. The verified TrueView is this benchmark specimen.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1931-S MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1931-S MS PCGS certificate 13196867 and auction sales historyLink to this coin
  16. 16 PCGS MS63 1874-CC Arrows Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1874-CC Arrows Liberty Seated Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$264,000 PCGS MS63
    PCGS MS63 1874-CC Arrows Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS63 1874-CC Arrows Liberty Seated dime, cert 35694244. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1874-CC Arrows Liberty Seated Dime

    This Liberty Seated dime is distinguished by its date, mint and stated design subtype. The cited PCGS MS63 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Inspect the date, mintmark and any arrows or drapery distinction. Authenticate apparent rarities before cleaning or altering the surface.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $264,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS63
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 3533 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1874-CC 10C Arrows, F-101, R.4, MS63 PCGS.... Seated Dimes | Lot #3533 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1874-CC Arrows MS 1874-CC 10C Arrows, F-101, R.4, MS63 PCGS.... Seated Dimes | Lot #3533 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  17. 17 PCGS MS65 1798 Small 8 Draped Bust dime, JR-3, obverse and reverse, reference example 1798 Small 8 Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$253,000 NGC MS66
    PCGS MS65 1798 Small 8 Draped Bust dime, JR-3, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS65 1798 Small 8 Draped Bust dime, JR-3, cert 06936152. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1798 Small 8 Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited NGC MS66 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Match the date, reverse design and any stated star or berry variety; altered dates and cleaning require expert inspection.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $253,000
    Grade at sale
    NGC MS66
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 1419 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 15% buyer's premium.

    1798 10C Small 8 MS66 NGC.... Early Dimes | Lot #1419 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1798 Small 8 MS 1798 10C Small 8 MS66 NGC.... Early Dimes | Lot #1419 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  18. 18 PCGS PR66 1821 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1821 Capped Bust Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$204,000 NGC PR65; CAC
    PCGS PR66 1821 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS PR66 1821 Capped Bust dime, cert 25247126. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1821 Capped Bust Dime, Proof

    The 1821 proof represents specially prepared capped bust dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited NGC PR65; CAC specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm both the 1821 issue and proof manufacture. Reflective fields, polishing or a high grade alone do not establish that a coin is a proof.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $204,000
    Grade at sale
    NGC PR65; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 4123 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1821 10C PR65 NGC. CAC. JR-7, Large Date, R.8 as a Proof.... Proof | Lot #4123 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1821 PR 1821 10C PR65 NGC. CAC. JR-7, Large Date, R.8 as a Proof.... Proof | Lot #4123 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  19. 19 PCGS MS66 1797 16 Stars Draped Bust dime, JR-1, obverse and reverse, reference example 1797 16 Stars Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$199,750 PCGS MS66
    PCGS MS66 1797 16 Stars Draped Bust dime, JR-1, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS66 1797 16 Stars Draped Bust dime, JR-1, cert 11398218. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1797 16 Stars Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited PCGS MS66 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Count the stars or berries on the stated side and verify the complete die attribution. Different counts are separate varieties, not differences in grade.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $199,750
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS66
    Sold
    Auction house
    Stack's Bowers and Sotheby's, D. Brent Pogue Collection Part I, lot 1035
    Specimen / lot
    D. Brent Pogue Collection specimen, lot 1035; identity and sale session cross-checked against the auctioneer's published collection list and prices realized.

    Published prices-realized total includes the buyer's premium.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1797 16 Stars MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1797 16 Stars MS 1797 Draped Bust Dime. 1797 16 Stars. John Reich-1. Mint State-66 (PCGS). | Stacks Bowers Stack's Bowers: Pogue Part I collection list and May 19, 2015 session Stack's Bowers: Pogue Part I prices realized, lot 1035 Stack's Bowers: Pogue Part I individual catalog entryLink to this coin
  20. 20 PCGS MS63 1798/7 13 Star Reverse Draped Bust dime, JR-2, obverse and reverse, reference example 1798/7 13 Star Reverse Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$199,750 PCGS MS63
    PCGS MS63 1798/7 13 Star Reverse Draped Bust dime, JR-2, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS63 1798/7 13 Star Reverse Draped Bust dime, JR-2, cert 06506337. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1798/7 13 Star Reverse Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited PCGS MS63 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Count the stars or berries on the stated side and verify the complete die attribution. Different counts are separate varieties, not differences in grade.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $199,750
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS63
    Sold
    Auction house
    Stack's Bowers and Sotheby's, D. Brent Pogue Collection Part I, lot 1038
    Specimen / lot
    D. Brent Pogue Collection specimen, lot 1038; identity and sale session cross-checked against the auctioneer's published collection list and prices realized.

    Published prices-realized total includes the buyer's premium.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1798/7 13 Star Reverse MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1798/7 13 Star Reverse MS 1798/7 Draped Bust Dime. John Reich-2. Rarity-6. 13 Star Reverse. Mint State-63 (PCGS). | Stacks Bowers Stack's Bowers: Pogue Part I collection list and May 19, 2015 session Stack's Bowers: Pogue Part I prices realized, lot 1038 Stack's Bowers: Pogue Part I individual catalog entryLink to this coin
  21. 21 Representative 1916-D Mercury dime in PCGS MS67+FB, not either cited sale specimen 1916-D Mercury dime10 cents Notable auction sale$195,500Newer sale: $3,600 (Oct 2, 2025) PCGS MS67 Full Bands; CAC
    Representative 1916-D Mercury dime in PCGS MS67+FB, not either cited sale specimen
    Representative same-issue PCGS MS67+FB image, cert 38634042, Pogue pedigree. NOT a sold-specimen illustration for either cited lot; no match to those specimens is asserted. Photo: PCGS TrueView / Professional Coin Grading Service

    1916-D Mercury dime

    Denver produced 264,000 Mercury dimes in 1916. The date is a series key, while exceptionally preserved Full Bands examples occupy a very different price tier from circulated coins.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm a genuine 1916-D, including the reverse D mintmark. Philadelphia and San Francisco coins are different issues; added mintmarks exist. Full Bands and preservation explain much of the benchmark's premium.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Earlier documented sale

    $195,500
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS67 Full Bands; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions, Boston ANA, auction 1143, lot 4490
    Specimen / lot
    Joshua II Collection specimen, formerly William Dominick; PCGS cert 06425373. Heritage's lot result is used instead of the conflicting PCGS $207,000 summary.

    Heritage's published $195,500 sold total includes the lot's 15% buyer's premium. The PCGS summary reports a conflicting amount; see research notes.

    1916-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CAC.

    Newer documented sale

    $3,600
    Grade at sale
    PCGS VG10; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions, GACC, auction 1386, lot 3297
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS cert 57607546, a worn VG10 coin. DIFFERENT specimen and condition tier from the MS67 Full Bands benchmark, not a resale or a measure of depreciation.

    Published sold total including the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1916-D 10C VG10 PCGS. CAC.
    Further readingHeritage Boston ANA 2010 lot 4490 Conflicting PCGS auction-price summary for Heritage lot 4490 Heritage GACC 2025 lot 3297 PCGS auction-price record for VG10 cert 57607546 PCGS CoinFacts: 1916-D Full Bands Mercury dime PCGS certification 38634042 and TrueViewLink to this coin
  22. 22 PCGS MS67 1860-O Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1860-O Liberty Seated Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$192,000 PCGS MS67; CAC
    PCGS MS67 1860-O Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS67 1860-O Liberty Seated dime, cert 45430810. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1860-O Liberty Seated Dime

    This Liberty Seated dime is distinguished by its date, mint and stated design subtype. The cited PCGS MS67; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Inspect the date, mintmark and any arrows or drapery distinction. Authenticate apparent rarities before cleaning or altering the surface.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $192,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS67; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 3762 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1860-O 10C F-101, R.3, MS67 PCGS. CAC.... Seated Dimes | Lot #3762 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1860-O MS 1860-O 10C F-101, R.3, MS67 PCGS. CAC.... Seated Dimes | Lot #3762 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  23. 23 PCGS MS67+ 1805 4 Berries Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1805 4 Berries Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$188,000 PCGS MS67; CAC
    PCGS MS67+ 1805 4 Berries Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS67+ 1805 4 Berries Draped Bust dime, cert 53980450. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1805 4 Berries Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited PCGS MS67; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Count the stars or berries on the stated side and verify the complete die attribution. Different counts are separate varieties, not differences in grade.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $188,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS67; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 5560 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 17.5% buyer's premium.

    1805 10C 4 Berries, JR-2, R.2, MS67 PCGS Secure. CAC.... Early Dimes | Lot #5560 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1805 4 Berries MS 1805 10C 4 Berries, JR-2, R.2, MS67 PCGS Secure. CAC.... Early Dimes | Lot #5560 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  24. 24 PCGS MS66+ 1918-D Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, obverse and reverse, reference example 1918-D Mercury Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$182,125 PCGS MS67
    PCGS MS66+ 1918-D Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS66+ 1918-D Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, cert 40314825. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1918-D Mercury Dime

    The listed Mercury dime result concerns a high-grade example with demanding strike-quality requirements. The cited PCGS MS67 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Verify the date and reverse mintmark. Full Bands depends on the central reverse band detail, while wear and cleaning materially change comparability.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $182,125
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS67
    Sold
    Auction house
    Legend Rare Coin Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2015-09-03, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1918-D MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1918-D MSLink to this coin
  25. 25 PCGS SP66 1876-CC Type B Liberty Seated specimen dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1876-CC Liberty Seated Dime, Type B Specimen10 cents Notable auction sale$178,250 PCGS PR65
    PCGS SP66 1876-CC Type B Liberty Seated specimen dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS SP66 1876-CC Type B Liberty Seated dime, cert 25508149. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1876-CC Liberty Seated Dime, Type B Specimen

    This Carson City special strike is cataloged separately from circulation production. Proof and specimen terminology differ between the historical sale and current classification.

    What makes this one different

    A normal 1876-CC dime is not this special strike. The Type B attribution and special manufacture require authentication; retain the sale's PR65 grade wording.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $178,250
    Grade at sale
    PCGS PR65
    Sold
    Auction house
    Superior Galleries
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2008-01-05, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1876-CC Type B SP

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1876-CC Type B SPLink to this coin
  26. 26 PCGS AU55 1804 13 Star Reverse Draped Bust dime, JR-1, obverse and reverse, reference example 1804 13 Star Reverse Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$164,500 PCGS AU55
    PCGS AU55 1804 13 Star Reverse Draped Bust dime, JR-1, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS AU55 1804 13 Star Reverse Draped Bust dime, JR-1, cert 49504184. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1804 13 Star Reverse Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited PCGS AU55 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Count the stars or berries on the stated side and verify the complete die attribution. Different counts are separate varieties, not differences in grade.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $164,500
    Grade at sale
    PCGS AU55
    Sold
    Auction house
    Stack's Bowers and Sotheby's, D. Brent Pogue Collection Part I, lot 1045
    Specimen / lot
    D. Brent Pogue Collection specimen, lot 1045; identity and sale session cross-checked against the auctioneer's published collection list and prices realized.

    Published prices-realized total includes the buyer's premium.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1804 13 Star Reverse MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1804 13 Star Reverse MS 1804 Draped Bust Dime. 13 Star. John Reich-1. Rarity-5. About Uncirculated-55 (PCGS). | Stacks Bowers Stack's Bowers: Pogue Part I collection list and May 19, 2015 session Stack's Bowers: Pogue Part I prices realized, lot 1045 Stack's Bowers: Pogue Part I individual catalog entryLink to this coin
  27. 27 Obverse of the NGC PF67 Cameo 1838 No Drapery Liberty Seated proof dime 1838 No Drapery Liberty Seated Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$164,500 NGC PR67 Cameo
    Obverse of the NGC PF67 Cameo 1838 No Drapery Liberty Seated proof dime
    NGC PF67 Cameo 1838 No Drapery dime, certificate 1898957-022. This certificate is linked from the cited Heritage October 2012 lot. Photo: NGC certification photography

    1838 No Drapery Liberty Seated Dime, Proof

    The 1838 No Drapery proof represents specially prepared liberty seated dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited NGC PR67 Cameo specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm both the 1838 No Drapery issue and proof manufacture. Reflective fields, polishing or a high grade alone do not establish that a coin is a proof.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $164,500
    Grade at sale
    NGC PR67 Cameo
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 3937 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 17.5% buyer's premium.

    1838 10C No Drapery PR67 Cameo NGC.... Proof Seated Dimes | Lot #3937 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1838 No Drapery PR 1838 10C No Drapery PR67 Cameo NGC.... Proof Seated Dimes | Lot #3937 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  28. 28 PCGS MS63 1845-O Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1845-O Liberty Seated Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$161,000 PCGS MS69
    PCGS MS63 1845-O Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS63 1845-O Liberty Seated dime, cert 35962944. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1845-O Liberty Seated Dime

    The benchmark belongs to an exceptional MS69 survivor from New Orleans, a preservation level far removed from the usual circulated dime.

    What makes this one different

    The date and O mintmark identify the issue, not the extraordinary grade. Scratches, cleaning and wear prevent an ordinary example from matching the benchmark.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $161,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS69
    Sold
    Auction house
    Bowers & Merena
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2005-04-07, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1845-O MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1845-O MSLink to this coin
  29. 29 PCGS PR66+ 1820 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1820 Capped Bust Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$156,000 NGC PR66
    PCGS PR66+ 1820 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS PR66+ 1820 Capped Bust dime, cert 36750098. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1820 Capped Bust Dime, Proof

    The 1820 proof represents specially prepared capped bust dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited NGC PR66 specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm both the 1820 issue and proof manufacture. Reflective fields, polishing or a high grade alone do not establish that a coin is a proof.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $156,000
    Grade at sale
    NGC PR66
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2019-01-14, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1820 PR

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1820 PRLink to this coin
  30. 30 PCGS MS66 1919-D Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, obverse and reverse, reference example 1919-D Mercury Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$156,000 PCGS MS66 Full Bands; CAC
    PCGS MS66 1919-D Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS66 1919-D Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, cert 61431215. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1919-D Mercury Dime

    The listed Mercury dime result concerns a high-grade example with demanding strike-quality requirements. The cited PCGS MS66 Full Bands; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Verify the date and reverse mintmark. Full Bands depends on the central reverse band detail, while wear and cleaning materially change comparability.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $156,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS66 Full Bands; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 4409 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1919-D 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS Secure. CAC.... Mercury Dimes | Lot #4409 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1919-D MS 1919-D 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS Secure. CAC.... Mercury Dimes | Lot #4409 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  31. 31 PCGS MS67+ 1820 Small 0 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1820 Small 0 Capped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$152,750 PCGS MS67; CAC
    PCGS MS67+ 1820 Small 0 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS67+ 1820 Small 0 Capped Bust dime, cert 64213229. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1820 Small 0 Capped Bust Dime

    This Capped Bust dime belongs to the early hand-punched-date era. The cited PCGS MS67; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Check the complete date and any stated numeral or denomination variety. Surface reflectivity alone does not prove special manufacture.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $152,750
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS67; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 5561 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 17.5% buyer's premium.

    1820 10C Small 0, JR-2, R.3, MS67 PCGS Secure. CAC.... Bust Dimes | Lot #5561 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1820 Small 0 MS 1820 10C Small 0, JR-2, R.3, MS67 PCGS Secure. CAC.... Bust Dimes | Lot #5561 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  32. 32 PCGS MS66 1822 Capped Bust dime, JR-1, obverse and reverse, reference example 1822 Capped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$149,500 No service recorded; GEM BU
    PCGS MS66 1822 Capped Bust dime, JR-1, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS66 1822 Capped Bust dime, JR-1, cert 31914383. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1822 Capped Bust Dime

    This Capped Bust dime belongs to the early hand-punched-date era. The cited No service recorded; GEM BU sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Check the complete date and any stated numeral or denomination variety. Surface reflectivity alone does not prove special manufacture.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $149,500
    Grade at sale
    No service recorded; GEM BU
    Sold
    Auction house
    Stack's
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2006-03-01, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1822 MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1822 MSLink to this coin
  33. 33 PCGS PR66 1833 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1833 Capped Bust Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$149,500 PCGS PR66
    PCGS PR66 1833 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS PR66 1833 Capped Bust dime, cert 31914384. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1833 Capped Bust Dime, Proof

    The 1833 proof represents specially prepared capped bust dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited PCGS PR66 specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm both the 1833 issue and proof manufacture. Reflective fields, polishing or a high grade alone do not establish that a coin is a proof.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $149,500
    Grade at sale
    PCGS PR66
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 1605 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 15% buyer's premium.

    1833 10C PR66 PCGS.... Proof Bust Dimes | Lot #1605 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1833 PR 1833 10C PR66 PCGS.... Proof Bust Dimes | Lot #1605 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  34. 34 PCGS MS67 1918-S Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, obverse and reverse, reference example 1918-S Mercury Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$144,000 PCGS MS67 Full Bands; CAC
    PCGS MS67 1918-S Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS67 1918-S Mercury dime, without a Full Bands designation, cert 47309799. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1918-S Mercury Dime

    The listed Mercury dime result concerns a high-grade example with demanding strike-quality requirements. The cited PCGS MS67 Full Bands; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Verify the date and reverse mintmark. Full Bands depends on the central reverse band detail, while wear and cleaning materially change comparability.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $144,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS67 Full Bands; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 4408 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1918-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS Secure. CAC.... Mercury Dimes | Lot #4408 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1918-S MS 1918-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS Secure. CAC.... Mercury Dimes | Lot #4408 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  35. 35 PCGS PR67 1835 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1835 Capped Bust Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$143,750 PCGS PR67
    PCGS PR67 1835 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS PR67 1835 Capped Bust dime, cert 60094878. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1835 Capped Bust Dime, Proof

    The 1835 proof represents specially prepared capped bust dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited PCGS PR67 specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm both the 1835 issue and proof manufacture. Reflective fields, polishing or a high grade alone do not establish that a coin is a proof.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $143,750
    Grade at sale
    PCGS PR67
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 870 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 15% buyer's premium.

    1835 10C PR67 PCGS. JR-4, R.2 for the variety, R.7 as a proof. The | Lot #870 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1835 PR 1835 10C PR67 PCGS. JR-4, R.2 for the variety, R.7 as a proof. The | Lot #870 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  36. 36 PCGS XF45 1843-O Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1843-O Liberty Seated Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$141,000 PCGS MS62; CAC
    PCGS XF45 1843-O Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS XF45 1843-O Liberty Seated dime, cert 51176112. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1843-O Liberty Seated Dime

    This Liberty Seated dime is distinguished by its date, mint and stated design subtype. The cited PCGS MS62; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Inspect the date, mintmark and any arrows or drapery distinction. Authenticate apparent rarities before cleaning or altering the surface.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $141,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS62; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 30249 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 17.5% buyer's premium.

    1843-O 10C MS62 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101.... Seated Dimes | Lot #30249 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1843-O MS 1843-O 10C MS62 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101.... Seated Dimes | Lot #30249 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  37. 37 PCGS MS62 1802 Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1802 Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$138,000 NGC MS62
    PCGS MS62 1802 Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS62 1802 Draped Bust dime, cert 37654202. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1802 Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited NGC MS62 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Match the date, reverse design and any stated star or berry variety; altered dates and cleaning require expert inspection.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $138,000
    Grade at sale
    NGC MS62
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 1434 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 15% buyer's premium.

    1802 10C MS62 NGC.... Early Dimes | Lot #1434 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1802 MS 1802 10C MS62 NGC.... Early Dimes | Lot #1434 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  38. 38 PCGS MS66+FB 1919-S Mercury dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1919-S Mercury Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$132,000 PCGS MS66 Full Bands
    PCGS MS66+FB 1919-S Mercury dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS66+FB 1919-S Mercury dime, cert 37912933. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1919-S Mercury Dime

    The listed Mercury dime result concerns a high-grade example with demanding strike-quality requirements. The cited PCGS MS66 Full Bands sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Verify the date and reverse mintmark. Full Bands depends on the central reverse band detail, while wear and cleaning materially change comparability.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $132,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS66 Full Bands
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 4429 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1919-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS.... Mercury Dimes | Lot #4429 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1919-S MS 1919-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS.... Mercury Dimes | Lot #4429 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  39. 39 PCGS PR66 1827 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1827 Capped Bust Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$120,750 NGC PR67
    PCGS PR66 1827 Capped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS PR66 1827 Capped Bust dime, cert 84018730. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1827 Capped Bust Dime, Proof

    The 1827 proof represents specially prepared capped bust dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited NGC PR67 specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm both the 1827 issue and proof manufacture. Reflective fields, polishing or a high grade alone do not establish that a coin is a proof.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $120,750
    Grade at sale
    NGC PR67
    Sold
    Auction house
    Superior Galleries
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2008-02-11, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1827 PR

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1827 PRLink to this coin
  40. 40 PCGS MS66FB 1942/1 Mercury dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1942/1 Mercury Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$120,000 PCGS MS66 Full Bands; CAC
    PCGS MS66FB 1942/1 Mercury dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS66FB 1942/1 Mercury dime, cert 46004492. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1942/1 Mercury Dime

    The listed Mercury dime result concerns a high-grade example with demanding strike-quality requirements. The cited PCGS MS66 Full Bands; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Authenticate the overdate from the original die features, not scratches or added digits. Verify the date and reverse mintmark. Full Bands depends on the central reverse band detail, while wear and cleaning materially change comparability.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $120,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS66 Full Bands; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 4809 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1942/1 10C FS-101 MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CAC.... Mercury Dimes | Lot #4809 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1942/1 MS 1942/1 10C FS-101 MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CAC.... Mercury Dimes | Lot #4809 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  41. 41 PCGS MS66 1798/7 16 Star Reverse Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1798/7 16 Star Reverse Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$117,500 PCGS MS65+
    PCGS MS66 1798/7 16 Star Reverse Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS66 1798/7 16 Star Reverse Draped Bust dime, cert 64213228. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1798/7 16 Star Reverse Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited PCGS MS65+ sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Count the stars or berries on the stated side and verify the complete die attribution. Different counts are separate varieties, not differences in grade.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $117,500
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS65+
    Sold
    Auction house
    Stack's Bowers
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2015-10-02, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1798/7 16 Star Reverse MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1798/7 16 Star Reverse MS 1798/7 Draped Bust Dime. JR-1. Rarity-3. 16-Star Reverse. MS-65+ (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder. | Stacks BowersLink to this coin
  42. 42 PCGS MS64+ 1801 Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1801 Draped Bust Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$111,625 NGC MS65; CAC
    PCGS MS64+ 1801 Draped Bust dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS64+ 1801 Draped Bust dime, cert 40460129. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1801 Draped Bust Dime

    An early federal silver dime from the Draped Bust series. The cited NGC MS65; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Match the date, reverse design and any stated star or berry variety; altered dates and cleaning require expert inspection.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $111,625
    Grade at sale
    NGC MS65; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 98225 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 17.5% buyer's premium.

    1801 10C JR-1, R.4, MS65 NGC. CAC.... Early Dimes | Lot #98225 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Draped Bust Dime, 1801 MS 1801 10C JR-1, R.4, MS65 NGC. CAC.... Early Dimes | Lot #98225 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  43. 43 Obverse of the NGC PF67 1824/2 Capped Bust proof dime in its holder 1824/2 Capped Bust Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$108,000 NGC PR67
    Obverse of the NGC PF67 1824/2 Capped Bust proof dime in its holder
    NGC PF67 1824/2 dime, certificate 1930876-002. This certificate is linked from the cited Heritage January 2019 lot. Photo: NGC certification photography

    1824/2 Capped Bust Dime, Proof

    The 1824/2 proof represents specially prepared capped bust dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited NGC PR67 specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Authenticate the overdate from the original die features, not scratches or added digits. Check the complete date and any stated numeral or denomination variety. Surface reflectivity alone does not prove special manufacture.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $108,000
    Grade at sale
    NGC PR67
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 4396 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1824/2 10C PR67 NGC. JR-1, High R.7 as a proof.... Proof Bust Dimes | Lot #4396 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Capped Bust Dime, 1824/2 PR 1824/2 10C PR67 NGC. JR-1, High R.7 as a proof.... Proof Bust Dimes | Lot #4396 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  44. 44 PCGS MS66FB 1923-S Mercury dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1923-S Mercury Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$105,750 PCGS MS66FB
    PCGS MS66FB 1923-S Mercury dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS66FB 1923-S Mercury dime, cert 64856110. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1923-S Mercury Dime

    The listed Mercury dime result concerns a high-grade example with demanding strike-quality requirements. The cited PCGS MS66FB sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Verify the date and reverse mintmark. Full Bands depends on the central reverse band detail, while wear and cleaning materially change comparability.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $105,750
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS66FB
    Sold
    Auction house
    Legend Rare Coin Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2018-09-27, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1923-S MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1923-S MSLink to this coin
  45. 45 PCGS PR65 1844 Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1844 Liberty Seated Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$103,500 NGC PR66
    PCGS PR65 1844 Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS PR65 1844 Liberty Seated dime, cert 29586213. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1844 Liberty Seated Dime, Proof

    The 1844 proof represents specially prepared liberty seated dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited NGC PR66 specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm both the 1844 issue and proof manufacture. Reflective fields, polishing or a high grade alone do not establish that a coin is a proof.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $103,500
    Grade at sale
    NGC PR66
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 3024 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 15% buyer's premium.

    1844 10C PR66 NGC.... Proof Seated Dimes | Lot #3024 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1844 PR 1844 10C PR66 NGC.... Proof Seated Dimes | Lot #3024 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  46. 46 PCGS MS68+ 1853 Arrows Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1853 Arrows Liberty Seated Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$102,000 PCGS MS68+; CAC
    PCGS MS68+ 1853 Arrows Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS68+ 1853 Arrows Liberty Seated dime, Simpson, cert 44161275. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1853 Arrows Liberty Seated Dime

    This Liberty Seated dime is distinguished by its date, mint and stated design subtype. The cited PCGS MS68+; CAC sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Inspect the date, mintmark and any arrows or drapery distinction. Authenticate apparent rarities before cleaning or altering the surface.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $102,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS68+; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 3754 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1853 10C Arrows MS68+ PCGS. CAC.... Seated Dimes | Lot #3754 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1853 Arrows MS 1853 10C Arrows MS68+ PCGS. CAC.... Seated Dimes | Lot #3754 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  47. 47 PCGS MS62 1859-S Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1859-S Liberty Seated Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$100,000 PCGS MS65
    PCGS MS62 1859-S Liberty Seated dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS62 1859-S Liberty Seated dime, cert 06666726. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1859-S Liberty Seated Dime

    This Liberty Seated dime is distinguished by its date, mint and stated design subtype. The cited PCGS MS65 sale illustrates the premium for the documented coin, not a general value for all examples.

    What makes this one different

    Inspect the date, mintmark and any arrows or drapery distinction. Authenticate apparent rarities before cleaning or altering the surface.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $100,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS65
    Sold
    Auction house
    Stack's
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2009-07-01, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1859-S MS

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1859-S MSLink to this coin
  48. 48 PCGS PR65 1837 Liberty Seated dime, Fortin-101, obverse and reverse, reference example 1837 Liberty Seated Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$97,750 NGC PR67
    PCGS PR65 1837 Liberty Seated dime, Fortin-101, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS PR65 1837 Liberty Seated dime, Fortin-101, cert 32707201. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1837 Liberty Seated Dime, Proof

    The 1837 proof represents specially prepared liberty seated dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited NGC PR67 specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm both the 1837 issue and proof manufacture. Reflective fields, polishing or a high grade alone do not establish that a coin is a proof.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $97,750
    Grade at sale
    NGC PR67
    Sold
    Auction house
    Goldberg Auctioneers
    Specimen / lot
    PCGS-indexed auction specimen; pedigree and certification number are not asserted. Sale shown to month precision; PCGS indexes it under 2007-09-25, but the exact auction session was not independently established.

    PCGS states that its auction results include final bid plus buyer's premium, if any; not a hammer-price claim.

    PCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1837 Seated PR

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1837 Seated PRLink to this coin
  49. 49 PCGS PR66+ 1853 Arrows Liberty Seated proof dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1853 Arrows Liberty Seated Dime, Proof10 cents Notable auction sale$97,750 NGC PR66
    PCGS PR66+ 1853 Arrows Liberty Seated proof dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS PR66+ 1853 Arrows Liberty Seated dime, cert 30822849. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1853 Arrows Liberty Seated Dime, Proof

    The 1853 Arrows proof represents specially prepared liberty seated dime production. The auction result belongs to the cited NGC PR66 specimen.

    What makes this one different

    Confirm both the 1853 Arrows issue and proof manufacture. Reflective fields, polishing or a high grade alone do not establish that a coin is a proof.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $97,750
    Grade at sale
    NGC PR66
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 1784 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 15% buyer's premium.

    1853 10C Arrows Dime PR66 NGC.... Proof Seated Dimes | Lot #1784 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Liberty Seated Dime, 1853 Arrows PR 1853 10C Arrows Dime PR66 NGC.... Proof Seated Dimes | Lot #1784 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin
  50. 50 PCGS MS67+FB 1945 Mercury dime, obverse and reverse, reference example 1945 Mercury Dime10 cents Notable auction sale$96,000 PCGS MS67+ Full Bands; CAC
    PCGS MS67+FB 1945 Mercury dime, obverse and reverse, reference example
    Reference example: PCGS MS67+FB 1945 Mercury dime, cert 06545256. Not asserted to be the cited auction specimen. Photo: PCGS TrueView

    1945 Mercury Dime

    The benchmark centers on a Philadelphia dime with unusually complete reverse bands and very high preservation.

    What makes this one different

    No mintmark is normal for Philadelphia. A common 1945 dime without fully separated bands or comparable preservation does not match this sale.

    Dime errors & varieties

    Notable auction sale

    $96,000
    Grade at sale
    PCGS MS67+ Full Bands; CAC
    Sold
    Auction house
    Heritage Auctions
    Specimen / lot
    The coin cataloged as lot 4810 in the linked auction; no unverified provenance is assigned.

    Reported auction total includes the lot's 20% buyer's premium.

    1945 10C MS67+ Full Bands PCGS. CAC.... Mercury Dimes | Lot #4810 | Heritage Auctions

    No later auction result is included for this issue. That does not establish that no later sale occurred.

    Further readingPCGS Auction Prices: Mercury Dime, 1945 MS 1945 10C MS67+ Full Bands PCGS. CAC.... Mercury Dimes | Lot #4810 | Heritage AuctionsLink to this coin

Good research starts with the sale.

Compare the same date, mint mark, variety, strike and grade before comparing prices. A spectacular auction result is evidence of one transaction, not an appraisal or a promise.

How this list is put together

Seven denomination lists contain 50 distinct coin issues each, for 350 researched entries. The overall top 50 is drawn from that collection. Lists are ordered by the highest documented sale included for each entry, not a current price estimate. This is a curated selection of notable U.S. and early American auctions, not an exhaustive census of every transaction or a live auction feed. Distinct dates, mint marks, varieties and strike types can appear separately; different grades of the same issue do not fill extra places. Museum-only coins, unsold bids, estimates and private transactions are excluded from the ranking.

Each sale links to its auctioneer or a grading-service record, with the grade reported at that sale. Newer documented sales appear separately when verified; they can involve another specimen or grade and do not show a like-for-like price change. Sorting by newest uses the newest sale included in each entry, not a claim that every auction has been searched.

Buyer-premium treatment is stated with each result. Historical dollars are not adjusted for inflation; taxes and shipping are not assumed included. Sources can report an auction's closing date instead of the individual session date. We use the session date where established and otherwise show the verified month.

Why isn't the unique 1849 double eagle ranked?

A museum rarity can attract large estimates without a comparable public sale. This resource ranks documented auction transactions, so it does not turn an estimate for a Smithsonian-held coin into a sold price.

Is my coin worth the price shown?

Not necessarily. The precise variety, authenticity, surfaces, grade and provenance matter. Many similar-looking coins are common. Do not clean a possible rarity; compare its details and get an independent authentication or appraisal before treating a headline result as your coin's value.

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