Price Guide for 1841 Dime Variants
This guide presents price ranges for 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.

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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $17.00 – $1,430.00Uncirculated: $1.40 – $12,650.00
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eBayCirculated: $11.05 – $340.00Uncirculated: $931.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $15.00 – $475.00Uncirculated: $500.00 – $12,500.00

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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2.00 – $19,975.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $14,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $9.95 – $562.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $25.00 – $925.00Uncirculated: $1,150.00 – $17,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $28,200.00Uncirculated: $5,500.00 – $305,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $45,000.00 – $225,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $312,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,800.00 – $2,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $65.00 – $5,389.00Uncirculated: $101.88 – $113.29
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,840.00 – $4,320.00
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eBayCirculated: $104.50
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3,600.00 – $6,462.50
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3,995.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $41.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $20.00 – $4,313.00
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eBayCirculated: $720.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $863.00 – $4,935.00Uncirculated: $704.61 – $15,862.50
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eBayCirculated: $285.00 – $985.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $900.00 – $15,000.00Uncirculated: $20,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $180.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $104.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $5,287.50
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eBayCirculated: $70.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $199.75 – $252.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8,225.00
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eBayCirculated: $69.99
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $41,125.00 – $63,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $75,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1841 Dime
The 1841 Dime is part of the Seated Liberty series, which was introduced in 1837 and continued until 1891. This design, featuring Liberty seated on a rock, was a significant departure from the previous Capped Bust design. The year 1841 saw production at both the Philadelphia and New Orleans mints, with the latter still in its early years of operation, having opened in 1838.
Weight | 2.67 grams |
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Diameter | 17.9 mm |
Mint Marks | Philadelphia (no mint mark), New Orleans (O) |
Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
Obverse Design | Seated Liberty, designed by Christian Gobrecht |
Reverse Design | Wreath surrounding the words 'ONE DIME', designed by Christian Gobrecht |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1841 Dimes significantly impacts their value. Uncirculated examples are particularly valuable, with premium prices for coins grading MS65 or higher. The New Orleans mint coins are especially valuable in high grades due to their lower mintage and typically poorer strike quality.
Original mint luster and absence of wear on high points like Liberty’s knee and breast are crucial for high-grade examples. Attractive toning can also enhance value, particularly for the Philadelphia issues.
Mintage: 1,622,500
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, with higher demand for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 200,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Very rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, especially for well-preserved examples
Strike quality is an important factor for 1841 Dimes. New Orleans coins often have weaker strikes, making well-struck examples more desirable. For both mints, full details in Liberty’s hair and the wreath on the reverse command premiums.
The presence of original mint luster and absence of cleaning or other damage significantly affect value. Collectors also prize coins with attractive, natural toning, especially those with vibrant colors.
For the New Orleans issue, being a low mintage year, demand is high across all grades, with exceptional premiums for high-grade examples due to their scarcity.