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.

1841 Dime (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $17.00 – $1,430.00
    Uncirculated: $1.40 – $12,650.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $11.05 – $340.00
    Uncirculated: $931.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $15.00 – $475.00
    Uncirculated: $500.00 – $12,500.00
1841-O Dime (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $2.00 – $19,975.00
    Uncirculated: $4.00 – $14,400.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $9.95 – $562.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $25.00 – $925.00
    Uncirculated: $1,150.00 – $17,500.00
1841 Dime (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $28,200.00
    Uncirculated: $5,500.00 – $305,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $45,000.00 – $225,000.00
1841 Dime No Drapery, F-101 (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $312,000.00
1841 Dime F-102 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,800.00 – $2,400.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $65.00 – $5,389.00
    Uncirculated: $101.88 – $113.29
1841 Dime F-104 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,840.00 – $4,320.00
1841 Dime F-105 RPD (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Circulated: $104.50
1841 Dime F-107 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $3,600.00 – $6,462.50
1841 Dime F-110a (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $3,995.00
1841-O Dime Reverse of 1840 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $41.00
1841-O Dime Closed Bud, Small O, F-102 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $20.00 – $4,313.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $720.00
1841-O Dime Closed Bud, Large O, F-101 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $863.00 – $4,935.00
    Uncirculated: $704.61 – $15,862.50
  • eBay
    Circulated: $285.00 – $985.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $900.00 – $15,000.00
    Uncirculated: $20,500.00
1841-O Dime F-103 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $180.00
1841-O Dime F-104 Medium O (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $104.00
1841-O Dime F-106 Small O (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $5,287.50
1841-O Dime F-107a (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Circulated: $70.00
1841-O Dime F-108, Small O (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $199.75 – $252.00
1841-O Dime F-110 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $8,225.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $69.99
1841 Dime, CAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $41,125.00 – $63,250.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $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
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.

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

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

New Orleans, O

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.

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