As of May, 2024, a 1930-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $5.00 and $110.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $125.00 and $1,750.00, 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 $2,070.00 in the 02/08/1999 by renowned auctioneer Superior Galleries, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 1,843,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1930-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-671,750.00
MS-66+750.00
MS-66575.00
MS-65+475.00
MS-65425.00
MS-64+385.00
MS-64360.00
MS-63+275.00
MS-63240.00
MS-62+185.00
MS-62150.00
MS-61135.00
MS-60125.00
AU-58+110.00
AU-58100.00
AU-55+85.00
AU-5575.00
AU-53+65.00
AU-5360.00
AU-50+55.00
AU-5050.00
XF-45+40.00
XF-4535.00
XF-4025.00
VF-3520.00
VF-3018.00
VF-2514.00
VF-2012.00
F-1511.00
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 State125.001,750.00448.46
About Uncirculated50.00110.0075.00
Extremely Fine25.0040.0033.33
Fine and Very Fine10.0020.0014.17
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 1930 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1930 Dime (Regular Strike)4.0032.0035.002,250.00
1930 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A65.0011,250.00
1930-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.009,000.00

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.

1930-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

$115.00

Lowest Sale Price
$470.00

Highest Sale Price
$211.95

Average Sale Price
$288.00

Most Recent Sale Price
48

Number of Sales
$10,173.45

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67600.431,800.001,029.02
MS-66+341.00399.50370.25
MS-66217.002,070.00426.30
MS-65+115.00470.00211.95
MS-641.05408.00178.50
MS-6386.00241.20142.93
MS-6271.22150.00107.52
MS-6166.00104.0079.67
MS-6029.0066.0053.00
AU-5842.0064.6353.32
AU-5575.0075.0075.00
AU-5339.0054.0046.50
AU-5029.0057.0043.00
XF-4512.0012.0012.00
XF-4014.0014.0014.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1930-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from XF-40 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $2,070.00.

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 1930-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1930-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 82.84% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.51% / 4.73% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1930-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-62NGCHeritage Auctions91.0007/26/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0006/14/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0004/17/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers408.0003/29/2023
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/29/2023
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC130.0003/05/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0011/02/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0006/06/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions241.2003/23/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions139.0001/26/2022
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC250.0001/09/2022
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0012/12/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC440.0011/07/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0008/25/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0007/21/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0006/16/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/31/2021
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers240.0003/31/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0002/24/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0002/24/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC200.0001/24/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0006/07/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions156.0005/20/2020
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC225.0012/22/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0011/20/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0009/18/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions192.0008/07/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions331.2005/01/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0004/10/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions325.2001/09/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers288.0010/30/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers228.0008/22/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0005/01/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0002/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0001/09/2018
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0011/08/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0010/18/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0008/29/2017
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0005/22/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/26/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7504/18/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/31/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions600.4310/31/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5008/10/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions211.5008/02/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2506/14/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions141.0006/14/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions164.5012/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0005/31/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions293.7504/05/2015
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers705.0003/27/2015
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections71.2211/23/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7511/06/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions164.5009/29/2014
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections247.5009/28/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2509/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8804/28/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions141.0004/07/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions170.0012/02/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions217.0010/07/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0009/25/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions123.0009/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections182.0006/02/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions108.0003/25/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0002/04/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0002/04/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0001/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0001/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0001/21/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0001/21/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0001/21/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0001/14/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions217.0001/14/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0001/14/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0001/14/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0001/14/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0001/14/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections161.0012/09/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0011/29/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0010/15/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections122.0010/07/2012
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions341.0008/02/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0008/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/23/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0007/12/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/12/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/12/2012
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers64.6307/01/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0005/30/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/30/2012
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0005/21/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0004/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0004/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0004/18/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions207.0004/18/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers557.7503/27/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0002/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0002/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/03/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions489.0012/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0008/11/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/25/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/03/2011
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers219.0002/03/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0010/27/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions138.0008/09/2010
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0004/26/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions748.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/03/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0005/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/12/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0006/26/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0003/26/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0012/10/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions150.0011/05/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions150.0010/02/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0008/22/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions489.0008/15/2007
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0008/08/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0007/16/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0005/30/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/21/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0001/15/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/09/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0011/20/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0011/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0008/22/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0008/22/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0008/16/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0006/05/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0005/03/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions104.0003/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/30/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0001/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions483.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0011/07/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/07/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0010/12/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0006/27/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0006/05/2005
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0002/28/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0002/23/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/06/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0001/30/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0001/17/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0011/03/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0008/11/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0005/12/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions110.0010/15/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0010/08/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions97.0007/09/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/27/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0007/27/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0010/06/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions690.0008/08/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions230.0008/04/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0006/02/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0009/28/2000
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0009/07/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions127.0008/05/2000
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,070.0002/08/1999
MS-65+NONEDavid Akers198.0010/01/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena330.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.0506/01/1941