As of May, 2024, a 1896 Dime, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $375.00 and $24,500.00, 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 $15,275.00 in the 06/23/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 762
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Dimes 1892-1915

1896 Dime, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6824,500.00
MS-67+8,250.00
MS-675,750.00
MS-66+3,150.00
MS-662,650.00
MS-65+1,900.00
MS-651,400.00
MS-64+1,250.00
MS-64975.00
MS-63+900.00
MS-63800.00
MS-62+675.00
MS-62600.00
MS-61475.00
MS-60375.00

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 State375.0024,500.003,576.67

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 1896 Barber Dime. 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1896 Dime (Regular Strike)7.00315.00340.008,000.00
1896-O Dime (Regular Strike)50.002,200.002,300.0035,000.00
1896-S Dime (Regular Strike)50.001,275.001,350.0013,500.00
1896 Dime (Proof)250.00275.00345.006,000.00
1896 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0030,000.00

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.

1896 Dime, Cam (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

$1,080.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,645.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,739.89

Average Sale Price
$1,080.00

Most Recent Sale Price
25

Number of Sales
$43,497.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6814,100.0015,275.0014,687.50
MS-67+4,200.004,200.004,200.00
MS-671,920.004,440.003,494.86
MS-66+1,762.502,702.502,111.88
MS-661,080.002,645.001,739.89
MS-65+1,468.751,468.751,468.75
MS-651,093.002,530.001,363.65
MS-64541.00960.00764.02
MS-63346.00764.00594.88
MS-62460.00477.00468.50
MS-61382.00382.00382.00
PO-11,200.001,425.281,312.64

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1896 Dime, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $15,275.00.

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 1896 Dime, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1896 Dime, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.29% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 7.14% / 7.14% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1896 Dime, CAM (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-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,997.5005/25/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,440.0004/10/2023
MS-64PCGSScotsman620.0011/04/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0008/25/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,760.0007/15/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,997.5004/21/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0010/18/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0009/20/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0009/17/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0008/09/2020
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0004/26/2020
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,160.0011/20/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,586.2510/24/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,200.0007/07/2019
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0003/03/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/03/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0012/14/2018
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5009/27/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0007/15/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0012/07/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0012/07/2017
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,291.2512/15/2016
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers14,100.0011/05/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2501/07/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5001/07/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0006/23/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2506/04/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,468.7503/18/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC960.0003/09/2014
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,530.0012/19/2013
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,701.0010/20/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0009/25/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions764.0008/08/2013
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers1,425.2807/27/2013
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,200.0004/14/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0003/21/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,234.0002/07/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0001/09/2013
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0011/29/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions619.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0010/18/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,648.0007/12/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0007/12/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions748.0007/12/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,495.0003/22/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/02/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions575.0002/02/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/03/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,265.0011/15/2011
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC633.0009/29/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0008/08/2011
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,898.0001/03/2011
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0001/03/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's1,553.0011/10/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/22/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0008/11/2010
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena477.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSScotsman805.0010/16/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/11/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0002/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0012/04/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,748.0009/01/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0006/26/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/01/2008
MS-65NGCStack's1,495.0010/16/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/12/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's1,200.0006/20/2007
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0002/13/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,294.0002/01/2007
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers541.0009/12/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0012/13/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/01/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/01/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0005/25/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,933.0003/24/2005
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0003/06/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,002.0002/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0012/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,255.0011/04/2004
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions346.0009/09/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0008/18/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,000.0007/20/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0003/25/2004
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0012/01/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/26/2003
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,265.0007/25/2003
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,495.0001/06/2003
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena3,910.0003/21/2002