Dimes
Complete price guide for dimes from 1796-present
- Total Series
- 5
- Total Coins
- 116
- Value Range
- $3 - $70k
- Year Range
- 1796-present
Dimes were produced from 1796-present by the United States Mint. Our database includes 116 dimes across 5 series, with values based on recent auction results, dealer prices, and certified coin sales data.
Series & Types
Browse all dimes series. Each series includes detailed pricing for every date and mint mark.
Seated Liberty Dime
1865-1890 · Christian Gobrecht
$8 – $34k
4 coins
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Barber Dime
1893-1904 · Charles E. Barber
$47 – $70k
6 coins · 6 key dates
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Mercury Dime
1916-1945 · Adolph A. Weinman
$3 – $7.2k
77 coins · 3 key dates
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Roosevelt Dime
1946-2000 · John R. Sinnock
$3 – $1.8k
26 coins · 15 key dates
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Error Dimes
1942-1982 · Various
$5 – $65k
3 coins · 2 key dates
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Most Valuable Dimes
The top 10 highest-value dimes across all series.
| # | Coin | Status | Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1895-O Barber Dime | Key Date | $60 - $70,125 |
| 2 | 1942/1 Mercury Dime Overdate | Key Date | $500 - $65,000 |
| 3 | 1901-S Barber Dime | Key Date | $51 - $59,650 |
| 4 | 1903-S Barber Dime | Key Date | $51 - $50,500 |
| 5 | 1893-S Barber Dime | Key Date | $47 - $49,275 |
| 6 | 1894-S Barber Dime | Key Date | $56 - $45,850 |
| 7 | 1904-S Barber Dime | Key Date | $57 - $45,200 |
| 8 | Seated Liberty Dime - 1865 | Semi-Key | $54 - $34,475 |
| 9 | Seated Liberty Dime - 1878 | Semi-Key | $27 - $18,900 |
| 10 | Seated Liberty Dime - 1880 | $8 - $8,675 |
Key Dates
The most sought-after dimes by collectors and investors.
| Coin | Year | Mint | Status | Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 D Mercury Dime | 1916 | D | Key Date | $52 - $7,175 |
| 1946-S/D Roosevelt Dime Overmintmark | 1946 | San Francisco (Over D) | Semi-Key | $5 - $600 |
| 1921 Mercury Dime | 1921 | P | Key Date | $38 - $5,250 |
| 1921 D Mercury Dime | 1921 | D | Key Date | $40 - $5,750 |
| 1982 No-P Roosevelt Dime | 1982 | Philadelphia (No Mint Mark) | Key Date | $50 - $2,000 |
| 1942/1 Mercury Dime Overdate | 1942 | Philadelphia | Key Date | $500 - $65,000 |
| Seated Liberty Dime - 1865 | 1865 | Philadelphia | Semi-Key | $54 - $34,475 |
| 1903-S Barber Dime | 1903 | San Francisco | Key Date | $51 - $50,500 |
| 1904-S Barber Dime | 1904 | San Francisco | Key Date | $57 - $45,200 |
| Seated Liberty Dime - 1878 | 1878 | Philadelphia | Semi-Key | $27 - $18,900 |
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The most valuable dimes are typically key date coins with low mintages, coins in exceptional condition (MS-65 and above), and rare varieties or error coins. Key dates and semi-key dates command significant premiums over common dates.
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You can sell dimes through coin dealers, auction houses like Heritage Auctions and Great Collections, online marketplaces like eBay, or at local coin shows. For valuable coins, professional grading from PCGS or NGC can significantly increase the selling price.