As of May, 2024, a 1928-S Dime, FB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $475.00 and $36,000.00, 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 $49,937.50 in the 07/26/2018 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 7,400,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1928-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-67+36,000.00
MS-6716,000.00
MS-66+10,500.00
MS-666,500.00
MS-65+4,750.00
MS-654,250.00
MS-64+1,750.00
MS-641,300.00
MS-63+1,000.00
MS-63950.00
MS-62+900.00
MS-62850.00
MS-61625.00
MS-60475.00

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 State475.0036,000.006,132.14

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 Dime (Regular Strike)4.0032.0035.001,050.00
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 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-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

$719.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,760.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,538.91

Average Sale Price
$2,115.00

Most Recent Sale Price
66

Number of Sales
$101,568.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+8,400.0049,937.5021,432.50
MS-671,553.0033,350.0015,749.36
MS-66+5,287.5013,800.009,692.19
MS-66978.009,600.003,295.20
MS-65+719.002,760.001,538.91
MS-651,116.253,840.002,207.45
MS-64+1,000.001,000.001,000.00
MS-64173.001,410.00665.12
MS-632.75720.00407.60
MS-62175.001,176.00380.96
MS-61219.00219.00219.00
MS-60165.003,520.001,842.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1928-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $49,937.50.

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-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1928-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.38% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / David Lawrence RC with 6.20% / 4.96% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1928-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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0011/19/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,720.0011/19/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,176.0002/20/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0008/28/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,300.0008/01/2022
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions8,400.0005/08/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0005/08/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0005/08/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers720.0003/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0002/27/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0001/12/2022
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions8,700.0012/19/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0012/01/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0011/30/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers720.0008/31/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0007/29/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0007/14/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0002/22/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0010/18/2020
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions8,400.0008/09/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/09/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0007/29/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/26/2020
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions780.0004/08/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0003/04/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,750.0003/01/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/23/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0012/07/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,000.0010/24/2019
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,287.5009/26/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0008/18/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0008/07/2019
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions31,725.0005/16/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions336.0005/01/2019
MS-64PCGSKagin's900.0004/01/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0003/16/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,900.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0012/14/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0009/27/2018
MS-63PCGSKagin's480.0009/24/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0009/09/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0009/05/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0008/19/2018
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions49,937.5007/26/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0006/17/2018
MS-64+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0005/20/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,172.5005/17/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/29/2018
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,500.0003/26/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0012/07/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0011/08/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0011/02/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0010/17/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2508/01/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0007/06/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0006/08/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/26/2017
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers9,987.5003/29/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0010/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0010/03/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/16/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,877.5008/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0008/10/2016
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions9,693.7506/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/08/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/08/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25,850.0004/27/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/12/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0003/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5002/04/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/06/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0012/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5010/29/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0006/07/2015
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions199.7502/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/07/2015
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions329.0009/04/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions763.7507/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5006/28/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5002/03/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2501/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,857.0009/25/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0009/25/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,703.0008/08/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,995.0004/16/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions427.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0011/29/2012
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0010/15/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0005/30/2012
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/30/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/18/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions20,700.0004/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,852.0003/22/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/03/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0012/08/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions521.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers748.0008/13/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/11/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0006/01/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0003/17/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/17/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0003/17/2011
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,323.0002/03/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena474.0011/09/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/11/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0008/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0007/08/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,220.0006/17/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions299.0006/02/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/02/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/03/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0005/27/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0004/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0002/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0008/27/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,933.0006/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/17/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions667.0002/20/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/13/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/06/2007
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC224.0010/22/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/27/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,323.0009/06/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0008/08/2007
MS-65+NGCStack's1,035.0008/05/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,495.0005/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC633.0004/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/01/2007
MS-66PCGSStack's2,990.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC529.0011/27/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0011/09/2006
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena33,350.0011/09/2006
MS-67PCGSStack's14,000.0011/07/2006
MS-67PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities14,000.0008/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0006/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,645.0005/26/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0012/13/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/02/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0011/02/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,588.0008/08/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0008/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/27/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,450.0007/25/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0006/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0005/04/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,639.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,840.0002/20/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/12/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0012/08/2004
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0011/28/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions719.0011/04/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0008/18/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/18/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/18/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,282.0004/14/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/29/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/25/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions506.0011/07/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0007/26/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0007/26/2003
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0006/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/01/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions167.0009/29/2002
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,725.0008/01/2002
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions978.0007/27/2002
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,322.0006/02/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0006/01/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0004/03/2002
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0003/21/2002
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,208.0003/21/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions175.0002/24/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0002/24/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0002/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0001/15/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0001/09/2002
MS-67SEGSBowers & Merena1,553.0011/29/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions500.0011/21/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,450.0010/10/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0010/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/08/2001
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0006/28/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0006/27/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0006/02/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0004/05/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0004/05/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions490.0001/25/2001
MS-65+NONER.M. Smythe1,375.0011/01/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0010/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0010/01/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0010/01/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/06/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0008/06/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0008/05/2000
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0005/04/2000
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,610.0003/23/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,093.0003/02/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,300.0009/19/1999
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries2,475.0004/28/1999
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0009/14/1998
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,415.0008/03/1998
MS-65+NGCStack's1,155.0003/01/1998
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,092.0001/09/1998
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,375.0005/30/1997
MS-66NGCRARCOA1,540.0007/01/1996
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,310.0005/01/1996
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior3,520.0011/29/1995
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,155.0003/01/1995
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery2.7505/01/1941