Most Valuable Dimes
Top 25 dimes worth the most money
The most valuable dimes are coins that stand out for their rarity, historical significance, and collector demand. Low mintage figures, key date status, mint errors, and exceptional condition all contribute to higher values. Below are the top 25 dimes ranked by their highest recorded price across all grades.
Top 25 Most Valuable Dimes
| # | Coin | Year | Mint | Status | Mintage | Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1895-O Barber Dime | 1895 | New Orleans | Key Date | 440,000 | $60 - $70,125 |
| 2 | 1942/1 Mercury Dime Overdate | 1942 | Philadelphia | Key Date | Unknown | $500 - $65,000 |
| 3 | 1901-S Barber Dime | 1901 | San Francisco | Key Date | 593,000 | $51 - $59,650 |
| 4 | 1903-S Barber Dime | 1903 | San Francisco | Key Date | 613,000 | $51 - $50,500 |
| 5 | 1893-S Barber Dime | 1893 | San Francisco | Key Date | 1,330,000 | $47 - $49,275 |
| 6 | 1894-S Barber Dime | 1894 | San Francisco | Key Date | 720,000 | $56 - $45,850 |
| 7 | 1904-S Barber Dime | 1904 | San Francisco | Key Date | 800,000 | $57 - $45,200 |
| 8 | Seated Liberty Dime - 1865 | 1865 | Philadelphia | Semi-Key | 30,000 | $54 - $34,475 |
| 9 | Seated Liberty Dime - 1878 | 1878 | Philadelphia | Semi-Key | 200,000 | $27 - $18,900 |
| 10 | Seated Liberty Dime - 1880 | 1880 | Philadelphia | 37,200,000 | $8 - $8,675 | |
| 11 | Seated Liberty Dime - 1890 | 1890 | Philadelphia | 9,710,000 | $10 - $8,350 | |
| 12 | 1916 D Mercury Dime | 1916 | D | Key Date | 264,000 | $52 - $7,175 |
| 13 | 1921 D Mercury Dime | 1921 | D | Key Date | 1,080,000 | $40 - $5,750 |
| 14 | 1921 Mercury Dime | 1921 | P | Key Date | 1,230,000 | $38 - $5,250 |
| 15 | 1982 No-P Roosevelt Dime | 1982 | Philadelphia (No Mint Mark) | Key Date | Unknown | $50 - $2,000 |
| 16 | 1968 No S Roosevelt Dime Proof | 1968 | Philadelphia | Key Date | Unknown | $36 - $1,775 |
| 17 | 1949 D Roosevelt Dime | 1949 | D | Key Date | 778,289,834 | $18 - $1,100 |
| 18 | 1950 Roosevelt Dime | 1950 | P | Key Date | 1,190,333,856 | $17 - $1,100 |
| 19 | 1950 S Roosevelt Dime | 1950 | S | Key Date | 1,156,129,161 | $21 - $1,100 |
| 20 | 1955 D Roosevelt Dime | 1955 | D | Key Date | 1,283,365,647 | $17 - $1,100 |
| 21 | 1949-S Roosevelt Dime | 1949 | San Francisco | Key Date | 13,520,000 | $21 - $1,075 |
| 22 | 1950 D Roosevelt Dime | 1950 | D | Key Date | 272,290,507 | $18 - $995 |
| 23 | 1955 Roosevelt Dime | 1955 | P | Key Date | 299,127,870 | $18 - $995 |
| 24 | 1930 S Mercury Dime | 1930 | S | Semi-Key | 1,843,000 | $8 - $975 |
| 25 | 1931 S Mercury Dime | 1931 | S | Semi-Key | 1,800,000 | $7.5 - $970 |
Notable Coins
Background on some of the most sought-after dimes in this list.
#1 1895-O Barber Dime
Key DateThe 1895-O is another key date from the early Barber Dime era with only 440,000 pieces minted at New Orleans.
#2 1942/1 Mercury Dime Overdate
Key DateOne of only two confirmed overdates in the Mercury Dime series. A 1942 die was punched over a previously dated 1941 die, leaving clear traces of the underlying date visible under magnification.
#3 1901-S Barber Dime
Key DateThe 1901-S is a key date with only 593,000 pieces minted.
#4 1903-S Barber Dime
Key DateThe 1903-S has a mintage of 613,000 and is considered a key date.
#5 1893-S Barber Dime
Key DateThe 1893-S has a mintage of 1.33 million, making it a key date in the Barber Dime series.
#6 1894-S Barber Dime
Key DateThe 1894-S is one of the most famous and valuable coins in American numismatics. With a mintage of only 720,000, this is the key date of the Barber Dime series.
#7 1904-S Barber Dime
Key DateThe 1904-S has a mintage of 800,000 and is a key date of the Barber Dime series.
#8 Seated Liberty Dime - 1865
Semi-Key1865 Seated Liberty Dime from the Civil War era, low mintage.
#9 Seated Liberty Dime - 1878
Semi-Key1878 Seated Liberty Dime from Philadelphia.
1880 Seated Liberty Dime from Philadelphia.
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