As of May, 2024, a 1928 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $4.00 and $32.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $35.00 and $1,050.00, 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 $5,520.00 in the 04/05/2001 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: 19,480,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1928 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-671,050.00
MS-66+575.00
MS-66350.00
MS-65+225.00
MS-65165.00
MS-64+150.00
MS-64125.00
MS-63+100.00
MS-6385.00
MS-62+60.00
MS-6250.00
MS-6140.00
MS-6035.00
AU-58+32.00
AU-5830.00
AU-55+22.00
AU-5520.00
AU-53+19.00
AU-5318.00
AU-50+16.00
AU-5015.00
XF-45+11.00
XF-4510.00
XF-409.00
VF-358.00
VF-308.00
VF-258.00
VF-208.00
F-156.00
F-126.00
VG-105.00
VG-85.00
G-65.00
G-45.00
AG-34.00

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 State35.001,050.00231.54
About Uncirculated15.0032.0021.50
Extremely Fine9.0011.0010.00
Fine and Very Fine6.008.007.33
Good and Very Good5.005.005.00
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 1928 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1928-D Dime (Regular Strike)5.00225.00250.006,000.00
1928-S Dime (Regular Strike)4.00175.00200.004,250.00
1928 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A60.0022,500.00
1928-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)250.00350.00500.0042,500.00
1928-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A475.0036,000.00
1928-S Dime Large S, FS-501 (Regular Strike)15.00180.00225.001,700.00
1928-S Dime Large S, FS-501, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A275.0014,000.00

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.

1928 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

$1.80

Lowest Sale Price
$86.00

Highest Sale Price
$59.62

Average Sale Price
$85.00

Most Recent Sale Price
11

Number of Sales
$655.80

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67518.005,520.002,187.75
MS-66196.00276.00239.40
MS-65+85.00660.00175.68
MS-641.8086.0059.62
MS-6328.0080.0045.00
MS-6223.0037.0028.33
MS-6016.0053.0025.75
AU-5822.0022.0022.00
AG-39.009.009.00
PO-125.00408.00160.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1928 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 $5,520.00.

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 1928 Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1928 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.55% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 11.76% / 7.84% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1928 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-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0006/14/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions264.3805/25/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers216.0011/09/2022
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC85.0011/22/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/17/2020
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions126.0004/29/2020
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions408.0002/22/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers660.0011/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0010/17/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0006/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/18/2017
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections130.5211/02/2014
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections37.0011/02/2014
PO-1NGCGreat Collections25.0012/15/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions282.0011/15/2013
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0003/03/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions53.0012/17/2012
AG-3ANACSGreat Collections9.0010/07/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0009/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0008/06/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions47.0007/23/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions109.0003/12/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions219.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/09/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0012/19/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0009/07/2011
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0008/15/2011
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0008/08/2011
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions28.0007/15/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0008/06/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions196.0007/30/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0006/09/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0002/25/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0010/02/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions518.0007/12/2007
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/02/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC53.0004/02/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC598.0001/22/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0001/10/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0010/30/2006
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC17.0002/06/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0010/12/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0005/04/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0011/03/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions98.0009/01/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions52.0008/25/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions85.0007/21/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0006/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0004/05/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions23.0009/07/2000
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.8006/01/1941