As of May, 2024, a 1920-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $5.00 and $250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $275.00 and $3,000.00, 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 $4,830.00 in the 07/30/2003 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 13,820,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1920-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-663,000.00
MS-65+2,100.00
MS-651,750.00
MS-64+1,150.00
MS-64900.00
MS-63+750.00
MS-63625.00
MS-62+575.00
MS-62525.00
MS-61325.00
MS-60275.00
AU-58+250.00
AU-58225.00
AU-55+140.00
AU-55100.00
AU-53+75.00
AU-5370.00
AU-50+65.00
AU-5060.00
XF-45+55.00
XF-4550.00
XF-4040.00
VF-3535.00
VF-3030.00
VF-2525.00
VF-2020.00
F-1515.00
F-1212.00
VG-109.00
VG-88.00
G-67.00
G-46.00
AG-35.00

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 State275.003,000.001,088.64
About Uncirculated60.00250.00123.13
Extremely Fine40.0055.0048.33
Fine and Very Fine12.0035.0022.83
Good and Very Good6.009.007.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good5.005.005.00

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 1920 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1920 Dime (Regular Strike)4.0050.0055.003,250.00
1920-D Dime (Regular Strike)4.00200.00250.004,250.00
1920 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A85.0010,750.00
1920-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)125.00275.00375.0095,000.00
1920-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A750.00110,000.00

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.

1920-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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$1.40
Lowest Sale Price
$2,990.00
Highest Sale Price
$763.64
Average Sale Price
$660.00
Most Recent Sale Price
26
Number of Sales
$19,854.65
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,110.002,467.501,555.00
MS-65+661.004,830.001,381.06
MS-641.402,990.00763.64
MS-63196.00633.00353.94
MS-6292.00432.00277.27
MS-61125.00207.00166.00
MS-6086.001,495.00345.25
AU-5863.00456.00185.66
AU-5542.00114.0074.17
AU-50115.00115.00115.00
XF-4010.0016.0013.00
VG-87.007.007.00
PO-114.0069.0041.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1920-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $4,830.00.

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 1920-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1920-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 79.83% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 4.20% / 4.20% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1920-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 Auctions2,467.5005/25/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers660.0008/31/2022
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0011/28/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0010/13/2021
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0008/26/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0007/29/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0004/28/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers720.0003/31/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0010/28/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0007/08/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,110.0001/12/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0007/14/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/26/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions132.0005/01/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0002/20/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/23/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0012/05/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0011/11/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers456.0010/30/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0008/08/2018
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC75.0005/14/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/01/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0002/22/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/30/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0012/07/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0009/07/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7508/02/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions246.7507/11/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7504/26/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/26/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/04/2017
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers258.5007/13/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2506/14/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/08/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,467.5006/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions493.5006/08/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions153.9301/17/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5001/17/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5001/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/07/2015
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers910.6302/06/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5002/03/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5002/03/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/11/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions237.3501/04/2015
MS-60NGCGreat Collections198.0007/13/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1302/24/2014
VG-8PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/09/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0012/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions306.0011/15/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0011/01/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections128.0007/14/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions212.0005/13/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0011/19/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions306.0009/06/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions84.0007/23/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/12/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0007/09/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0006/25/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections14.0002/26/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions978.0002/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0011/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0004/28/2010
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions69.0007/15/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's1,725.0003/01/2009
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0002/02/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC311.0010/16/2008
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions138.0008/27/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0006/04/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/28/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0004/23/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions230.0003/12/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0011/07/2007
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC220.0010/22/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0006/06/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0005/14/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions114.0002/12/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/01/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0001/15/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0001/10/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0008/16/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0004/30/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0003/06/2006
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0002/13/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0012/19/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC332.0006/27/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0006/05/2005
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0006/01/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions236.0005/09/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0002/23/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions125.0002/06/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/12/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions920.0012/01/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0011/03/2004
MS-60NONEStack's1,495.0010/13/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions891.0009/13/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0005/12/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0002/11/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0011/07/2003
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena4,830.0007/30/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0011/21/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0009/01/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,990.0006/02/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers414.0002/18/2002
MS-63ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers633.0010/02/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions260.0007/11/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0004/05/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0009/14/2000
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers196.0006/07/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,100.0009/01/1996
MS-64NGCStack's1,650.0009/01/1995
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,870.0006/01/1995
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.4006/01/1941

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