As of May, 2024, a 1936-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $4.00 and $27.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $30.00 and $1,250.00, 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 $1,920.00 in the 10/31/2022 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: 9,210,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1936-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-681,250.00
MS-67+800.00
MS-67250.00
MS-66+125.00
MS-66100.00
MS-65+65.00
MS-6560.00
MS-64+55.00
MS-6450.00
MS-63+45.00
MS-6340.00
MS-62+37.00
MS-6235.00
MS-6132.00
MS-6030.00
AU-58+27.00
AU-5825.00
AU-55+22.00
AU-5520.00
AU-53+17.00
AU-5315.00
AU-50+14.00
AU-5013.00
XF-45+12.00
XF-4511.00
XF-4010.00
VF-359.00
VF-308.00
VF-257.00
VF-206.00
F-154.00
F-124.00
VG-104.00
VG-84.00
G-64.00
G-44.00
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 State30.001,250.00198.27
About Uncirculated13.0027.0019.13
Extremely Fine10.0012.0011.00
Fine and Very Fine4.009.006.33
Good and Very Good4.004.004.00
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 1936 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1936 Dime (Regular Strike)4.0011.0012.004,750.00
1936-D Dime (Regular Strike)4.0030.0035.00750.00
1936 Dime (Proof)450.00525.00685.0035,000.00
1936-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A40.0032,500.00
1936-S Dime FS-110 (Regular Strike)10.0082.0090.00400.00
1936-S Dime FS-110, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A300.001,150.00
1936 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A25.0015,500.00
1936 Dime DDO FS-101 (FS-010.5) (Regular Strike)10.0095.00100.00150.00
1936 Dime DDO FS-101 (FS-010.5), FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A120.001,000.00
1936-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A40.0014,000.00

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.

1936-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

$31.00

Lowest Sale Price
$211.50

Highest Sale Price
$74.59

Average Sale Price
$71.00

Most Recent Sale Price
16

Number of Sales
$1,193.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-681,920.001,920.001,920.00
MS-67+288.00289.20288.60
MS-6790.00299.00165.54
MS-6631.00211.5074.59
MS-65+26.0082.0041.27
MS-640.5543.0026.05
MS-6318.0072.0135.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1936-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $1,920.00.

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 1936-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1936-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.27% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 11.86% / 10.17% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1936-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-67+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0005/10/2023
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions289.2004/12/2023
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC72.0111/13/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0011/09/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0010/31/2022
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0001/02/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0011/17/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5008/04/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2504/05/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions129.2509/22/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections35.0008/11/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections43.0012/16/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections30.0012/09/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections28.0012/09/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions26.0007/30/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections36.0006/03/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections18.0001/08/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0012/26/2011
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0003/17/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/05/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions151.0012/02/2010
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0008/23/2010
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0008/23/2010
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0008/23/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions299.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions67.0001/25/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0012/28/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions46.0012/14/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions47.0007/01/2009
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions31.0003/25/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions19.0008/27/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions51.0005/19/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC28.0004/03/2008
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC109.0004/03/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions25.0010/15/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0007/18/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0007/19/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions45.0002/12/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/01/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions115.0006/29/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0006/27/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0012/19/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0009/29/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0008/23/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions167.0006/09/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions178.0005/26/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0001/21/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0009/10/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0009/03/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0007/28/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0001/23/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions40.0004/07/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions41.0012/07/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0009/21/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions40.0008/03/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions90.0007/27/2000
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl0.5506/01/1941