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Bust Dime
U.S. collector price guide

1833 Bust Dime (small)

Denomination
10¢
Mint
P (Philadelphia)
Composition
89.24% silver, 10.76% copper
Mintage
485,000
Guide value by grade$40.00–$1,100
Limited6 priced grades

Collector value is shown by grade, but intrinsic metal value can dominate lower-grade outcomes.

Circulated$40.00
Gem uncirculated$1,100
Updated 2026-06-09published-guideHow the guide works →
Grade Ladder
$40$121$364$1.1kG-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40MS-63
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Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
G-4Good
$40
VG-8Very Good
$60
F-12Fine
$90
VF-20Very Fine
$160
EF-40Extremely Fine
$325
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$1,100

Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.

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Check the gradeValue changes by condition. Compare the grade ladder before using the headline estimate.
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Common Questions

What is the 1833 Bust Dime (small) worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $40.00 to $1,100 depending on grade.

Why does grade matter for the 1833 Bust Dime (small)?

Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.

Does melt value affect the 1833 Bust Dime (small)?

This page does not show a meaningful melt floor for this coin, but silver and gold issues can have metal value that affects lower-grade outcomes.

Survivor's LedgerNo. cs_us_dime_bust-dime_1833_p_small
193years survived since minting
Minted
1833
Denomination
10¢
Composition
89.24% silver, 10.76% copper
Mintage
485,000

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Guide record
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