Price Guide for 1872 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: $12.00 – $299.00Uncirculated: $65.00 – $17,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $12.50 – $185.00Uncirculated: $137.50 – $1,400.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $12.00 – $235.00Uncirculated: $265.00 – $17,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $21.00 – $69,000.00Uncirculated: $71,300.00 – $480,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $576.66 – $3,552.10
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $900.00 – $100,000.00Uncirculated: $165,000.00 – $575,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $42.00 – $1,035.00Uncirculated: $18.00 – $34,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $110.00 – $660.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $50.00 – $1,750.00Uncirculated: $2,500.00 – $28,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $178.00 – $403.00Uncirculated: $2.10 – $3,575.00
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eBayUncirculated: $325.00 – $1,999.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $350.00 – $425.00Uncirculated: $450.00 – $2,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $156.00
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eBayCirculated: $600.00Uncirculated: $293.88
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $288.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,116.25
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eBayCirculated: $250.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $84.00Uncirculated: $2,300.00
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eBayCirculated: $165.00 – $407.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $225.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $79.00 – $405.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,560.00 – $15,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $180.00 – $793.00Uncirculated: $1,647.35 – $28,200.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $426.00 – $9,400.00
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eBayUncirculated: $585.00 – $1,350.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $650.00 – $11,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6,300.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $480.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $650.00 – $700.00
Design and Specifications of the 1872 Dime
The 1872 Seated Liberty Dime was part of the long-running Seated Liberty series, which began in 1837 and continued until 1891. This design, featuring Liberty seated on a rock, was a significant departure from earlier coin designs and became iconic in American numismatics.
The year 1872 was notable for its relatively low mintages across all denominations, making many coins from this year desirable to collectors.
| Weight | 2.49 grams |
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| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint Marks | Philadelphia (no mint mark), Carson City (CC), San Francisco (S) |
| 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
Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1872 Seated Liberty Dimes. Due to their age and circulation, finding high-grade examples can be challenging. Coins in Mint State (MS) condition are particularly valuable, with premiums increasing significantly for grades MS65 and above.
For Carson City issues, even circulated examples in Fine or better condition command strong premiums due to their rarity. The presence of original mint luster and absence of significant contact marks or wear on high points greatly enhances value across all mint marks.
Mintage: 2,396,500
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 35,480
Rarity Scale: Rare
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Very rare in grades MS60 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, especially for well-preserved examples
Mintage: 190,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS63 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate to High, depending on condition
Toning can significantly impact the value and desirability of 1872 Seated Liberty Dimes. Coins with attractive, natural toning patterns are often highly sought after by collectors. Strike quality is another important factor, with well-struck examples commanding premiums, especially for the Carson City and San Francisco issues.
Provenance can also play a role in value, particularly for high-grade or rare examples. Coins with a documented history of ownership by notable collectors or inclusion in famous collections may see increased demand and value.
