As of May, 2024, a 1917-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $4.00 and $100.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $125.00 and $2,500.00, 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 $3,795.00 in the 07/07/2006 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 27,330,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1917-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-672,500.00
MS-66+1,425.00
MS-661,150.00
MS-65+550.00
MS-65425.00
MS-64+400.00
MS-64385.00
MS-63+325.00
MS-63275.00
MS-62+220.00
MS-62185.00
MS-61150.00
MS-60125.00
AU-58+100.00
AU-5890.00
AU-55+75.00
AU-5565.00
AU-53+50.00
AU-5345.00
AU-50+40.00
AU-5035.00
XF-45+27.00
XF-4525.00
XF-4022.00
VF-3520.00
VF-3015.00
VF-2514.00
VF-2012.00
F-1510.00
F-129.00
VG-108.00
VG-87.00
G-66.00
G-45.00
AG-34.00
FR-24.00

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 State125.002,500.00624.23
About Uncirculated35.00100.0062.50
Extremely Fine22.0027.0024.67
Fine and Very Fine9.0020.0013.33
Good and Very Good5.008.006.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good4.004.004.00

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 1917 Mercury 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1917 Dime (Regular Strike)4.0055.0065.001,400.00
1917-D Dime (Regular Strike)5.00160.00175.0013,000.00
1917 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75.006,250.00
1917-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)150.00225.00300.0080,000.00
1917-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A185.0016,500.00

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.

1917-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

$1.40

Lowest Sale Price
$360.00

Highest Sale Price
$201.21

Average Sale Price
$312.00

Most Recent Sale Price
58

Number of Sales
$11,670.43

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-671,320.003,795.002,345.94
MS-66288.001,410.00643.83
MS-65+244.20489.00334.73
MS-65414.00414.00414.00
MS-641.40360.00201.21
MS-63101.00240.00148.82
MS-6279.00169.00119.48
MS-6169.00127.0089.00
MS-6059.00264.00120.63
AU-5845.0094.0070.38
AU-5531.0038.0034.50
AU-5023.0042.0032.50
AG-36.006.006.00
PO-17.00162.0085.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1917-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 $3,795.00.

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 1917-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1917-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.42% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.42% / 7.42% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1917-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-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions940.0005/25/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/29/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers240.0003/08/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions314.4002/22/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0002/15/2023
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC100.0002/12/2023
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions169.0009/21/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers360.0006/17/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers264.0001/12/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0011/10/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0010/13/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC181.0009/05/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0009/01/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0008/04/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers264.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0006/02/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions150.0003/31/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0002/24/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions216.0002/22/2021
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC175.0001/24/2021
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC140.0011/08/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0010/28/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0010/21/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0007/08/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions168.0005/20/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers156.0004/15/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0004/08/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0003/18/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0001/29/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers132.0001/29/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers156.0008/28/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0008/14/2019
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0005/19/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions192.0005/08/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/10/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions89.0003/20/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0003/16/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions94.0002/06/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/23/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/14/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/09/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0012/26/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0011/07/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers95.0010/30/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0009/19/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0009/19/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0007/11/2018
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0006/13/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0006/06/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/01/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0003/20/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0001/30/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions109.0001/16/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions840.0001/03/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0012/26/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0011/08/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0010/24/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0009/12/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7507/11/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers470.0006/21/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC209.0004/17/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers211.5003/15/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/16/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions235.0001/10/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0001/10/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0012/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers329.0010/12/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2509/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/10/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0006/14/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2506/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0003/03/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0001/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0010/06/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2509/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0005/24/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions141.0004/26/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions141.0004/12/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0002/24/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5002/03/2015
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC110.0012/28/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0007/10/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions59.0005/19/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3805/19/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions205.6303/17/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections244.2003/16/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions183.3002/24/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections287.1002/23/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions123.3802/17/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1302/10/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7502/10/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers188.0002/04/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers173.9001/21/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers173.9001/07/2014
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC71.0012/22/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections59.0012/15/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions147.0010/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions194.0010/07/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0009/30/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions247.0007/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0007/11/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections94.0007/07/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections7.0006/09/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions306.0006/05/2013
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC400.0004/14/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions718.0003/21/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions84.0001/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0011/29/2012
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections31.0011/25/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions56.0011/19/2012
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0011/12/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0008/06/2012
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections156.0006/10/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0005/30/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/21/2012
AG-3ANACSGreat Collections6.0004/22/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections18.0003/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0002/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/02/2012
PO-1NONEGreat Collections162.0001/08/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/03/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/21/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0011/08/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions74.0008/08/2011
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers127.0006/01/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0006/01/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0006/01/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0003/17/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/06/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0012/21/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions62.0009/09/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions127.0007/15/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions79.0005/27/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions59.0005/27/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions86.0004/29/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/29/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0003/02/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0012/22/2008
AU-55DGSDavid Lawrence RC38.0012/11/2008
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC127.0011/27/2008
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC69.0009/29/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0008/11/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/30/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions184.0006/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0005/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions42.0004/14/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0003/27/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena300.0002/28/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0002/27/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/25/2008
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers138.0002/13/2008
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC115.0012/13/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0011/14/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/10/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions161.0008/08/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/23/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions299.0007/18/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0006/04/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/15/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0005/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/23/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0003/19/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0003/07/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0011/27/2006
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC184.0010/16/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,795.0007/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/26/2006
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/25/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/18/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0011/02/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/28/2005
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0008/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions483.0006/29/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC146.0006/27/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions125.0003/28/2005
MS-65+PCGSStack's400.0001/19/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions164.0010/06/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions178.0005/19/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0005/05/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions114.0011/26/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/17/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0011/17/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0008/06/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0006/04/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions253.0005/01/2003
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions45.0003/26/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions403.0003/20/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0001/13/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0012/24/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions288.0011/21/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0009/29/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/27/2002
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions71.0007/09/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions101.0005/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0003/27/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0002/13/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0002/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0001/03/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0011/20/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0010/03/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions130.0008/04/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions603.0005/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions165.0003/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0002/24/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/04/2001
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0008/17/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0006/08/2000
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers414.0006/07/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/06/2000
MS-62NONEDavid Akers132.0010/01/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena715.0005/20/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena220.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.4006/01/1941