As of May, 2024, a 1896 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $250.00 and $275.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $345.00 and $6,000.00, 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 $8,625.00 in the 06/02/2010 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 (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+6,000.00
MS-674,250.00
MS-66+2,250.00
MS-661,575.00
MS-65+1,225.00
MS-651,100.00
MS-64+875.00
MS-64725.00
MS-63+650.00
MS-63625.00
MS-62+575.00
MS-62515.00
MS-61455.00
MS-60345.00
AU-58+275.00
AU-58250.00

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 State345.006,000.001,511.79
About Uncirculated250.00275.00262.50

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, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0030,000.00
1896 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A375.0024,500.00

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.

1896 Dime (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

$960.00

Lowest Sale Price
$8,625.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,861.34

Average Sale Price
$960.00

Most Recent Sale Price
36

Number of Sales
$67,008.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-685,500.005,500.005,500.00
MS-671,320.006,168.752,725.22
MS-66960.008,625.001,861.34
MS-653.102,420.001,212.08
MS-64480.001,495.00754.67
MS-634.25690.00429.18
MS-62322.00403.00365.07
MS-61230.00276.00256.00
MS-60127.00322.00245.67
AU-58168.00168.00168.00
AU-50184.001,725.00573.35
PO-1764.93764.93764.93

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1896 Dime (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $8,625.00.

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 (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1896 Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.59% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Goldberg Auctioneers with 7.91% / 5.04% 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 (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-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC466.0011/06/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0005/11/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0012/08/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers504.0011/10/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0006/23/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers504.0006/16/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions200.4003/10/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0012/02/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0010/21/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0008/12/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions576.0005/01/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0011/11/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0010/14/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0004/17/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0003/29/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0003/06/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions960.0001/03/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0012/07/2017
MS-66NGCBonham's1,111.0009/05/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0008/02/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7508/02/2017
MS-65NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions675.0007/19/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,200.0006/15/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5003/14/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions350.1511/29/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,037.4509/07/2016
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers423.0009/05/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions623.9308/10/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions881.2506/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,199.6801/06/2016
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers1,762.5003/27/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0002/06/2015
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers763.7501/27/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5006/04/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions446.5003/24/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections634.7002/23/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers764.9311/08/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0009/25/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0008/08/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,295.0006/05/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions617.0008/02/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/02/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/03/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0009/26/2011
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0006/23/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/01/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0004/27/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions462.0003/17/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena633.0001/03/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/08/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions636.0010/27/2010
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,093.0009/21/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena920.0006/17/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0006/02/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's690.0003/02/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,312.0001/06/2010
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena2,703.0001/05/2010
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions253.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/01/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions255.0002/04/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0002/01/2009
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC127.0001/29/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena2,760.0001/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions408.0003/12/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/13/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC690.0011/08/2007
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,553.0009/25/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions345.0005/15/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,409.0003/01/2007
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries719.0011/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0010/24/2006
MS-66NGCScotsman1,208.0010/20/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/07/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/01/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,351.0012/06/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0011/07/2005
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC322.0010/17/2005
MS-66NGCStack's/ANR1,265.0010/06/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0008/10/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/27/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0006/29/2005
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC322.0006/27/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0006/08/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/28/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0002/23/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions276.0002/13/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,438.0011/18/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0010/11/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/09/2004
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,208.0007/08/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,168.0006/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0006/03/2004
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0005/10/2004
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,438.0004/02/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/07/2003
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0007/30/2003
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena2,070.0007/30/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions414.0002/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,167.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,610.0008/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0004/01/2002
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,782.0002/18/2002
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0008/08/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions323.0006/02/2001
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,409.0005/28/2001
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,064.0003/08/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0010/01/2000
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0008/09/2000
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries2,819.0006/05/2000
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,064.0006/01/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/06/2000
AU-50NONEStack's1,725.0005/01/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0002/01/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/01/2000
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/01/2000
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0011/18/1999
MS-67NGCSotheby's3,025.0011/01/1999
MS-68NGCSotheby's5,500.0011/01/1999
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0008/30/1999
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,925.0005/31/1999
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/01/1998
MS-66PCGSStack's1,210.0003/01/1998
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena2,200.0005/20/1996
MS-64NONEStack's1,430.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena2,420.0010/01/1987
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl3.1006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery4.2505/01/1941