As of May, 2024, a 1978-S Dollar, DCAM in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $5.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $475.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $3,450.00 in the 04/01/2008 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Frank Gasparro/Michael Collins & James Cooper
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.50 millimeters
Weight: 22.70 grams
Mintage: 3,127,781
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978

1978-S Dollar, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-70475.00
MS-6930.00
MS-68+22.00
MS-6821.00
MS-67+19.00
MS-6718.00
MS-66+16.00
MS-6616.00
MS-65+14.00
MS-6514.00
MS-64+12.00
MS-6412.00
MS-63+10.00
MS-6310.00
MS-62+9.00
MS-628.00
MS-617.00
MS-606.00
AU-58+5.00
AU-585.00
AU-55+4.00
AU-554.00
AU-53+4.00
AU-534.00
AU-50+4.00
AU-504.00
XF-45+3.00
XF-453.00
XF-403.00
VF-352.00
VF-302.00
VF-251.00
VF-201.00
F-151.00
F-121.00
VG-101.00
VG-81.00
G-61.00
G-41.00
AG-31.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State6.00475.0039.94
About Uncirculated4.005.004.25
Extremely Fine3.003.003.00
Fine and Very Fine1.002.001.33
Good and Very Good1.001.001.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1.001.001.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1978 Ike Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1978 Dollar (Regular Strike)1.0045.005.007,500.00
1978-D Dollar (Regular Strike)1.0045.005.009,500.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1978-S Dollar, Dcam (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$6.00

Lowest Sale Price
$322.00

Highest Sale Price
$37.56

Average Sale Price
$35.00

Most Recent Sale Price
234

Number of Sales
$8,788.05

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7017.003,450.001,218.15
MS-696.00322.0037.56
MS-689.003,450.00149.63
MS-6715.00920.00171.57
MS-6618.0050.0034.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1978-S Dollar, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-66 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $3,450.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1978-S Dollar, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1978-S Dollar, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.37% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 15.34% / 14.70% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1978-S Dollar, DCAM (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0004/30/2023
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/22/2023
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0002/15/2023
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0012/04/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/05/2022
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0010/02/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0004/28/2022
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0004/24/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/16/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions488.4002/09/2022
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0012/19/2021
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC525.0009/05/2021
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0007/11/2021
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/10/2021
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0008/18/2019
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0004/18/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0004/11/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/04/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5001/04/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/30/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0007/07/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/06/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/06/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/06/2016
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0012/06/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7512/03/2015
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,250.0011/01/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/29/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5009/20/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/16/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5007/12/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,702.5004/26/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/07/2015
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections11.0011/30/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections16.0011/16/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections26.0010/05/2014
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections11.0009/14/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections6.0009/14/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0507/20/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections22.0007/13/2014
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections10.0005/18/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections24.0004/20/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections29.0002/23/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections29.0012/22/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections45.0012/22/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0011/10/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0011/03/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections45.0009/22/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0009/15/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections55.0009/15/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections45.0008/25/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0008/18/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections13.0008/04/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections45.0008/04/2013
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections21.0007/14/2013
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections16.0007/14/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections36.0006/30/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0006/09/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0005/06/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections18.0004/07/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0003/18/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections29.0002/24/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0001/07/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0012/10/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0012/07/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0012/07/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0012/03/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0012/03/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0012/03/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/02/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0011/30/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0011/30/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections29.0011/11/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections11.0010/28/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0010/21/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections15.0009/09/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0008/13/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections18.0008/05/2012
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections18.0007/22/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0005/27/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0005/27/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections16.0004/29/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections13.0004/29/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections11.0004/22/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0004/20/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections35.0003/25/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0002/19/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections26.0001/29/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections41.0001/08/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0012/09/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0011/27/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0009/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/26/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0009/26/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0009/19/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections28.0009/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0009/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0009/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0008/29/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0008/29/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0008/01/2011
MS-69ICGGreat Collections15.0007/24/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/07/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0007/07/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0006/19/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0005/22/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/11/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,553.0008/27/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/31/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0006/17/2009
MS-70PCGSBowers & Merena1,438.0006/01/2009
MS-70PCGSBowers & Merena1,324.0006/01/2009
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers920.0005/26/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0004/29/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0001/07/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0012/29/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0011/26/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0011/03/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0009/29/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC27.0009/08/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0007/30/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0007/24/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0007/14/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0007/07/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/07/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0007/02/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0004/30/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC27.0004/14/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0004/01/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0003/31/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0003/24/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0003/17/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0002/25/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0002/13/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0001/30/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0001/23/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0012/10/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0012/10/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0011/26/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/26/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/09/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0007/16/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0007/16/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions21.0007/16/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0006/04/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0005/15/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0005/14/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/01/2007
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC9.0003/12/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/01/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/12/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0001/22/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/15/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0001/01/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/26/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/18/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/27/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/20/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/13/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0011/06/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/06/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0011/06/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/30/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0010/25/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0010/23/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0010/16/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0009/20/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17.0009/18/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0009/04/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0008/30/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0008/28/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0008/23/2006
MS-68ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0008/16/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/12/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/03/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/26/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0006/21/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0006/19/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0006/14/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0006/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0006/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0005/03/2006
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/24/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0004/10/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0004/02/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0003/22/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0003/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0003/01/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0002/26/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0002/15/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0002/13/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0001/02/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0012/26/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0012/05/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0011/14/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0011/07/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC51.0010/10/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0009/26/2005
MS-68PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0009/21/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0009/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC51.0009/12/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0008/22/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0008/10/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions27.0008/07/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions121.0007/27/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0007/25/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/13/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0007/11/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC49.0001/03/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0012/22/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/22/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0012/22/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0012/12/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0012/08/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions36.0012/08/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions276.0011/04/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions49.0011/03/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0011/03/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0011/03/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0011/03/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions62.0010/27/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0010/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0010/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions102.0010/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions110.0009/01/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0008/11/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions78.0008/11/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0008/11/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0007/07/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0006/30/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions17.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0005/12/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0005/12/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0005/12/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0005/05/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0005/05/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0004/21/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0004/21/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0003/31/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0003/31/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0003/31/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0002/18/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions37.0002/11/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions30.0012/31/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions24.0012/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0012/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0011/26/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions25.0011/19/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0011/05/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions38.0010/29/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0010/22/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions27.0010/15/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0010/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/17/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0007/30/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions31.0006/18/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0006/18/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0006/11/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0005/28/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0005/21/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0005/21/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0005/14/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0004/16/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0002/19/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0002/12/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0001/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0001/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0001/15/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions47.0001/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0001/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0012/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0012/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0012/10/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0011/26/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions61.0010/29/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions76.0010/15/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions66.0010/08/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions31.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0007/28/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions114.0007/23/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0005/08/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions61.0002/20/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions22.0002/20/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0010/17/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions41.0008/15/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions20.0006/06/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions32.0011/30/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions19.0010/26/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions57.0010/26/2000
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions36.0009/07/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0007/20/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions190.0004/12/2000
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0003/29/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions50.0003/08/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions90.0003/08/2000
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions90.0003/08/2000
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions90.0003/08/2000
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions190.0003/08/2000
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions21.0001/19/2000
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions15.0001/19/2000
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions15.0001/19/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions17.0001/19/2000