As of May, 2024, a 1927-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $5.00 and $425.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $450.00 and $5,250.00, 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 $7,500.00 in the 12/17/2023 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: 4,770,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1927-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-66+5,250.00
MS-663,750.00
MS-65+1,900.00
MS-651,700.00
MS-64+1,525.00
MS-641,375.00
MS-63+1,050.00
MS-63950.00
MS-62+675.00
MS-62550.00
MS-61500.00
MS-60450.00
AU-58+425.00
AU-58400.00
AU-55+175.00
AU-55130.00
AU-53+100.00
AU-5390.00
AU-50+80.00
AU-5075.00
XF-45+55.00
XF-4550.00
XF-4040.00
VF-3530.00
VF-3025.00
VF-2520.00
VF-2018.00
F-1512.00
F-1210.00
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 State450.005,250.001,639.58
About Uncirculated75.00425.00184.38
Extremely Fine40.0055.0048.33
Fine and Very Fine10.0030.0019.17
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 1927 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1927 Dime (Regular Strike)4.0035.0040.00800.00
1927-D Dime (Regular Strike)5.00250.00275.003,750.00
1927 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A50.0025,000.00
1927-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.0030,000.00
1927-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.0075,000.00

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.

1927-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
$2,132.40

Highest Sale Price
$795.92

Average Sale Price
$1,150.00

Most Recent Sale Price
40

Number of Sales
$31,836.98

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-677,500.007,500.007,500.00
MS-66+2,585.003,302.932,943.97
MS-661,495.004,600.002,258.09
MS-65+840.002,115.001,228.63
MS-64+870.001,057.50963.75
MS-641.402,132.40795.92
MS-63288.001,020.00550.44
MS-62276.00863.00445.85
MS-61299.00480.00384.33
MS-60109.001,265.00337.07
AU-5827.00504.00258.36
AU-5574.00138.0098.86
AU-5345.0045.0045.00
AU-5051.00118.0084.50
XF-4521.0052.0033.67
XF-4016.0046.0024.83
F-1516.0016.0016.00
PO-116.0016.0016.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1927-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 $7,500.00.

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 1927-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1927-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.32% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.84% / 5.26% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1927-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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,500.0012/17/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0006/14/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,172.5005/25/2023
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers336.0004/12/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0001/15/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions198.0001/11/2023
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0012/11/2022
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions480.0007/21/2022
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC260.0001/23/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0009/15/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers780.0008/25/2021
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,320.0008/25/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0006/16/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions630.0003/31/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0003/10/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/03/2021
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0002/22/2021
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC250.0002/21/2021
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC46.0011/22/2020
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,160.0011/18/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0010/28/2020
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions240.0009/02/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers840.0005/20/2020
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions240.0005/20/2020
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions840.0004/22/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions840.0004/08/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions552.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0011/27/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions840.0007/14/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions390.0005/01/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0010/10/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0009/26/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0009/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0008/19/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0005/01/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,132.4002/22/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions960.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/03/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions780.0012/07/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0011/28/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers336.0011/08/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions840.0011/02/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0010/10/2017
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers646.0009/04/2017
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers223.2507/19/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0006/21/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0005/09/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5004/26/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers705.0011/02/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions235.0006/14/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0004/27/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions199.7501/17/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions616.8801/06/2016
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0012/17/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions293.7509/15/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,302.9307/12/2015
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5007/12/2015
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions99.8805/31/2015
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0002/10/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,469.9302/01/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/11/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/07/2015
F-15PCGSGreat Collections16.0011/30/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC900.0011/23/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5011/06/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions129.2509/29/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions587.5007/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/04/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/23/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers587.5003/27/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5002/03/2014
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions76.0012/02/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions397.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0009/25/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions259.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections660.0006/23/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0004/08/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0003/21/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers646.0002/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,250.0001/13/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/09/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions118.0001/09/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections110.0012/09/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions411.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0011/29/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0010/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0010/15/2012
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections52.0010/14/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0009/24/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions558.0009/06/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions646.0009/06/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/02/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/12/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0007/12/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/12/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0003/22/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/03/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions175.0012/12/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers748.0011/15/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0011/08/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions322.0008/11/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/07/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0005/09/2011
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC167.0003/28/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions403.0003/17/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0002/03/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,271.0001/05/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena690.0006/17/2010
MS-65+PCGSStack's1,610.0006/15/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/24/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/03/2010
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/06/2010
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions16.0008/05/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions181.0007/15/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions104.0007/15/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions322.0005/01/2009
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0003/09/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena661.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC633.0012/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0011/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0010/01/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions460.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions604.0005/28/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions253.0003/12/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/12/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions403.0003/12/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0002/25/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/29/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0011/21/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0011/05/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0011/05/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0010/02/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0008/08/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0005/15/2007
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena661.0003/01/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/15/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0012/06/2006
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC489.0011/27/2006
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries920.0011/16/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0010/30/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0008/22/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0008/13/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0007/10/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0005/03/2006
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions374.0005/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions806.0002/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0011/07/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0009/26/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0009/26/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0006/26/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions299.0006/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0005/04/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions518.0005/04/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions404.0011/24/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions997.0008/18/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions495.0005/10/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0009/01/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0009/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0009/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/26/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0007/23/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0011/21/2002
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers345.0009/23/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/01/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/09/2002
AU-58NONEHeritage Auctions374.0010/03/2001
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers276.0005/28/2001
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,012.0005/28/2001
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries4,600.0004/19/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,092.0001/04/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0009/14/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0008/06/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/06/2000
MS-64NONEGoldberg Auctioneers460.0006/07/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,000.0005/25/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/08/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/01/1998
MS-66ANACSStack's1,870.0003/01/1998
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0001/30/1995
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,512.0001/30/1995
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.4006/01/1941