As of May, 2024, a 1926-S Dime, FB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,000.00 and $70,000.00, 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 $54,625.00 in the 08/11/2010 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: 1,520,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1926-S Dime, Fb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6770,000.00
MS-66+38,500.00
MS-6631,500.00
MS-65+12,000.00
MS-6510,500.00
MS-64+9,750.00
MS-649,000.00
MS-63+6,750.00
MS-635,250.00
MS-62+3,500.00
MS-622,750.00
MS-612,250.00
MS-602,000.00

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 State2,000.0070,000.0015,673.08

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 1926 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1926-D Dime (Regular Strike)5.00175.00210.003,500.00
1926-S Dime (Regular Strike)7.001,700.001,850.0013,500.00
1926 Dime (Regular Strike)4.0045.0050.001,800.00
1926 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)30.0050.0060.007,000.00
1926-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A300.0077,500.00

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.

1926-S Dime, Fb (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

$1,350.00

Lowest Sale Price
$9,300.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,492.00

Average Sale Price
$5,280.00

Most Recent Sale Price
51

Number of Sales
$178,091.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6754,625.0054,625.0054,625.00
MS-66+21,150.0023,500.0022,325.00
MS-662,013.0031,200.0015,946.76
MS-65+1,100.009,200.005,407.20
MS-654,230.0015,600.007,243.29
MS-641,350.009,300.003,492.00
MS-636.554,200.001,789.37
MS-621,265.002,350.001,805.64
MS-61690.001,121.00905.50
MS-601,208.002,220.001,594.60
AU-581,006.001,006.001,006.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1926-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-58 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $54,625.00.

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 1926-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1926-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.92% share, followed by Stack's / Bowers & Merena with 4.86% / 4.17% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1926-S Dime, FB (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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0011/19/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,300.0005/07/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions15,600.0005/07/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/15/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0012/18/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,160.0012/18/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0012/18/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31,200.0008/28/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25,200.0005/08/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions2,220.0002/27/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0001/24/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions21,150.0008/27/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,400.0004/26/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions23,500.0003/26/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0012/07/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0008/18/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions15,862.5003/21/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0002/03/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,347.5009/27/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0009/09/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers5,280.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions24,675.0001/25/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0012/07/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0011/02/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0008/02/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers2,820.0008/01/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,170.0010/31/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,887.9309/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0006/08/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0004/27/2016
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,703.7502/04/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,230.0012/03/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5010/29/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0007/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,343.7506/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,993.7504/23/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/08/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0012/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,994.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21,850.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0004/18/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/03/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0006/01/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0003/17/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,363.0001/05/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0009/22/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54,625.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/24/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena5,813.0009/22/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0007/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0005/13/2009
MS-63PCGSStack's1,208.0003/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0003/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,188.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0004/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0002/13/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,278.0004/30/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,635.0002/01/2007
MS-62NGCStack's1,265.0001/01/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/29/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0010/24/2006
MS-63NONEScotsman1,438.0010/20/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0006/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0006/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0004/06/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/02/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,725.0003/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/09/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21,850.0007/28/2005
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries1,667.0007/22/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/29/2005
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries10,925.0005/29/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,300.0011/28/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,210.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29,900.0008/18/2004
MS-64PCGSStack's/ANR2,400.0006/01/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,565.0003/11/2004
MS-63NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,725.0001/05/2004
MS-60NONEStack's1,610.0012/03/2003
MS-64PCIScotsman1,668.0010/16/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0009/01/2003
MS-63PCGSR.M. Smythe1,967.0008/06/2003
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,121.0007/09/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,370.0002/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,488.0001/08/2003
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/21/2002
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/21/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0010/29/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries4,888.0008/01/2002
MS-66PCGSR.M. Smythe9,075.0007/29/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,358.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0003/21/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,485.0001/09/2002
MS-60NONEStack's1,208.0011/12/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13,000.0005/03/2001
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions1,350.0004/26/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/05/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0002/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/01/2001
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0001/06/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,910.0001/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0011/16/2000
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,955.0010/01/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,375.0010/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0008/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,485.0008/06/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,250.0003/22/2000
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0002/06/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/08/2000
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries5,290.0008/01/1999
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,090.0005/31/1999
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,006.0003/18/1999
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,163.0001/06/1999
MS-60NONEStack's1,210.0012/01/1998
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions4,830.0009/01/1998
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena8,912.0008/03/1998
MS-63PCGSCoin Galleries1,320.0004/01/1998
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,715.0001/09/1998
MS-63PCGSStack's1,100.0012/01/1997
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,782.0003/20/1997
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,760.0009/01/1996
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,815.0005/01/1996
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries7,150.0005/01/1995
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,100.0005/01/1995
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,620.0003/01/1995
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery6.5505/01/1941