As of May, 2024, a 1898-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $8.00 and $500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $600.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $25,300.00 in the 01/01/2005 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: 1,702,507
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Dimes 1892-1916

1898-S Dime (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6725,000.00
MS-66+6,000.00
MS-664,500.00
MS-65+3,750.00
MS-653,250.00
MS-64+2,500.00
MS-641,900.00
MS-63+1,600.00
MS-631,450.00
MS-62+900.00
MS-62800.00
MS-61700.00
MS-60600.00
AU-58+500.00
AU-58450.00
AU-55+425.00
AU-55400.00
AU-53+315.00
AU-53275.00
AU-50+250.00
AU-50230.00
XF-45+165.00
XF-45125.00
XF-40110.00
VF-35100.00
VF-3090.00
VF-2580.00
VF-2070.00
F-1560.00
F-1250.00
VG-1035.00
VG-825.00
G-620.00
G-415.00
AG-310.00
FR-28.00

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 State600.0025,000.004,073.08
About Uncirculated230.00500.00355.63
Extremely Fine110.00165.00133.33
Fine and Very Fine50.00100.0075.00
Good and Very Good15.0035.0023.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good8.0010.009.00

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 1898 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1898 Dime (Regular Strike)4.00195.00210.0012,500.00
1898-O Dime (Regular Strike)15.00550.00600.0060,000.00
1898 Dime (Proof)200.00275.00345.0022,500.00
1898 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A375.0027,500.00
1898 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A475.0030,000.00

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.

1898-S Dime (Regular Strike) – 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

$5.50

Lowest Sale Price
$3,680.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,738.51

Average Sale Price
$1,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
24

Number of Sales
$41,724.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-677,800.0025,300.0016,565.63
MS-66+3,055.007,931.254,557.71
MS-663,290.0014,950.007,513.75
MS-65+1,657.935,520.002,730.84
MS-645.503,680.001,738.51
MS-6310.501,204.00858.86
MS-62403.00805.00633.55
MS-60196.001,610.00459.00
AU-58150.00184.00167.00
AU-55161.00590.00285.67
AU-53141.00141.00141.00
AU-5063.00185.00115.00
XF-4574.00109.0090.40
XF-4048.0062.0055.25
VF-3584.0084.0084.00
VF-3024.0070.0049.23
F-1529.0029.0029.00
VG-812.0012.0012.00
PO-151.0099.0075.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1898-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $25,300.00.

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 1898-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1898-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.17% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 6.21% / 5.52% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1898-S Dime (Regular Strike) 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+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0001/14/2024
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions312.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0012/21/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0012/18/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0008/31/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions552.0008/17/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions288.0007/06/2022
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions20,562.5005/26/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,800.0005/08/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions12,600.0012/19/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0004/25/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0004/25/2021
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers132.0003/10/2021
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0012/27/2020
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers3,360.0012/21/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0011/18/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0010/17/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0009/20/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,720.0009/20/2020
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers840.0003/11/2020
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0003/08/2020
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC590.0008/04/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,600.0001/20/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0012/14/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions63.0002/06/2018
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions109.0001/30/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions600.0001/23/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/03/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers100.0011/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0011/08/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/02/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,657.9307/06/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2506/21/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,899.9802/16/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0002/16/2017
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,931.2501/26/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0010/31/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0010/03/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,450.0008/22/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0004/27/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0012/03/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0009/20/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0007/14/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,169.0012/14/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6312/07/2014
VF-30NGCGreat Collections44.1308/24/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,281.2506/23/2014
VF-30NGCGreat Collections55.0003/09/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions57.0003/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,703.7501/06/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0009/25/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,600.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,939.0006/05/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections253.0006/02/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,821.0003/18/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/09/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/09/2013
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers271.4311/16/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,204.0010/18/2012
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions306.0009/06/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/23/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0002/02/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions51.0001/30/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0001/03/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/03/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/11/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/11/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0007/18/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,488.0007/07/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0002/07/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0002/07/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions403.0010/27/2010
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/16/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions489.0004/28/2010
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0002/03/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0011/09/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0010/22/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0009/23/2009
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/05/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0007/31/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions99.0006/10/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0005/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0004/01/2009
AU-50DGSDavid Lawrence RC98.0001/29/2009
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC541.0001/15/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions219.0012/04/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions690.0012/04/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's6,000.0007/27/2008
MS-62NGCStack's805.0007/10/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions346.0006/26/2008
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions173.0006/11/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions127.0006/04/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/13/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/29/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/09/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions719.0005/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0005/01/2007
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena575.0003/01/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0002/19/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions776.0001/09/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0005/07/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/30/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/09/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,600.0001/03/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0012/13/2005
MS-60NONEStack's1,610.0010/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0007/28/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0007/27/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0006/08/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0006/08/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/04/2005
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0003/30/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC7,475.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0002/16/2005
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC110.0001/10/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0001/02/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0001/01/2005
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,220.0011/30/2004
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions205.0011/21/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0011/03/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0007/21/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0006/30/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0003/20/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/29/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0011/25/2002
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions196.0011/16/2000
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0006/22/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,668.0006/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0006/01/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers92.0002/06/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/11/1999
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena4,840.0005/20/1996
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,310.0001/26/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0003/24/1995
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena1,870.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl5.5006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery10.5005/01/1941