Rising Bust Dime Value

The Bust dime value for the most often encountered Capped variety of 1809-1837, begins in the $20 to $25 range. Now the earlier and much more rare Draped variety 1796-1807, has a starting value of $400 for a coin in "Good" condition.

For you, these minimum values are substantial but... discover a "better date" in your group of coins and the interest and value climbs dramatically.

The mint state bust dime pictured is a coin dealers and collectors treasure. Auction results of $500 or better prove they are avidly collected.

You can estimate your Bust Dime value accurately by first determining its "Grade" then checking the values listed on the chart. See more about grading Bust dimes below.

Your Bust Dime Value and What Dealers Pay

The following chart highlights the large premiums paid for the higher condition dimes. Rare and seldom found dates and exceptionally well preserved coins command the highest prices. Please, examine your coins closely.

The above are wholesale values. Computed from dealers price lists with various markup factors figured in. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling. Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs.

For additional reference... NumisMedia publishes an extensive fair market value price guide, covering the retail Bust Dime Value in detail.

Printable Coin Values Worksheet

Bust Dime Value Climbing with Grade

The better the condition of your coins, the higher the value, much higher. Don't overlook this point. Especially in the Draped variety, what may appear as a very slight improvement in condition, often means a huge increase in value.

The concept is straight forward, as a coin circulates and wears, all the varying degrees of its condition are assigned a "grade". Your average circulated 1807 Dime increases from $480 in Good condition to $2000 in the Extremely Fine grade.

Compare your coins to the grading images and find the closest match. Both the Draped and Capped varieties are pictured. Improving detail in the hair of Liberty and the eagle feathers, separate the grades.

If your coin is in the Extremely Fine or better condition, you have a highly desirable and valuable coin. Use caution here, a small degree of difference in appearance has a big impact on coin values. Let the experts help.

Collectors and dealers consider PCGS and NGC as leaders in coin grading services. They both authenticate and grade your coins. The small fee you pay provides assurance you understand and receive the full value of your coin.

Grading a coin is not an exact science. It is your opinion, dealers and collectors have their own opinions... and they can all differ slightly.

Research rare coin dealer's listings, compare your bust dime to those you find. Notice the prices usually include a notation to the NGC or PCGS assigned grade. Additionally… these coin dealers are potential buyers of your coins.

Bust Dime Value and the Top Five

Imagine one of the first dimes minted - 1796, still in brand new condition. They do survive and when auctioned reach over $50,000 in value. It is also one of the top five rare dates. Find one in Good condition and you have a $2000 coin. The other four rare dimes...

1797, Immediately send this to a grading service. The value jumps from $200 in Good to over $9000 in Extremely Fine condition.

Followed closely by the 1802 and 1804, both highly collected. $1000 to $2500 in Good condition. Most dime collectors are missing these in their collections.

1822 another key to the series. Starting at $650 in good condition, the value reaches to $2900 in Extremely Fine.

Rare dates, rare condition, many factors contribute to the bust dime value. Today with the Web it is easy to see large numbers of rare coins. Visit dealer's web sites, look for and compare coins similar to yours.

Perhaps your coin is the beginning of a collection. If not, one approach is to sell all your coins and buy one nice rare coin... the one you were hoping to find in the box. Pass the thrill of a rare and valuable coin on to your children.

Take a minute and visit Joel Rettew's web site FastCoin.com. They are serious buyers of US coins. Additionally... they have many fascinating rare coins for sale.

Bust dimes are always increasing in value. Sometimes slowly, sometimes rapidly. Seldom do they fall in value. Rise and hold is the norm.

New collectors are attracted yearly. With their pursuit brings stable to rising demand and values. Keep in touch with coin values, return here when curious and check on their increase in worth.

Discover how much your old dimes are worth. Bust, Liberty Seated, to Liberty Head, Mercury, Roosevelt Dimes. Compare your coins to the grading images and value charts.

If you are looking for the values of other coin series, start at the beginning, go to... Coin Values Discovery.