As of May, 2024, a 1939-D Dime in circulated condition is worth between $4.00 and $22.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $25.00 and $500.00, 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 $616.88 in the 09/04/2014 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: 24,394,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1939-D 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-68500.00
MS-67+225.00
MS-67125.00
MS-66+85.00
MS-6670.00
MS-65+50.00
MS-6547.00
MS-64+44.00
MS-6442.00
MS-63+39.00
MS-6336.00
MS-62+33.00
MS-6230.00
MS-6127.00
MS-6025.00
AU-58+22.00
AU-5820.00
AU-55+17.00
AU-5515.00
AU-53+14.00
AU-5313.00
AU-50+12.00
AU-5011.00
XF-45+10.00
XF-459.00
XF-408.00
VF-355.00
VF-305.00
VF-255.00
VF-205.00
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 State25.00500.0091.87
About Uncirculated11.0022.0015.50
Extremely Fine8.0010.009.00
Fine and Very Fine4.005.004.67
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 1939 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1939 Dime (Regular Strike)4.0012.0014.007,000.00
1939-S Dime (Regular Strike)4.0027.0030.001,850.00
1939 Dime (Proof)50.00100.00125.0024,500.00
1939 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A25.004,750.00
1939-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A30.009,750.00
1939-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75.0014,500.00
1939 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A775.0018,500.00

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.

1939-D 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

$30.00

Lowest Sale Price
$173.00

Highest Sale Price
$73.46

Average Sale Price
$50.00

Most Recent Sale Price
63

Number of Sales
$4,628.23

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68322.00616.88412.58
MS-67+95.00499.38207.68
MS-6730.00173.0073.46
MS-6620.00207.0041.50
MS-65+18.0079.0030.60
MS-6410.00170.0035.60
MS-6312.0036.0020.00
AU-5812.0012.0012.00
AU-5511.0011.0011.00
AU-5015.0015.0015.00
PO-16.0034.0020.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1939-D Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $616.88.

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 1939-D Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1939-D Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.72% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 16.02% / 9.94% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1939-D 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0001/08/2024
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers168.0007/26/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers168.0006/28/2023
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0012/11/2022
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0111/27/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions50.0011/09/2022
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers144.0011/09/2022
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers132.0011/30/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0010/07/2020
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0007/26/2020
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers105.0010/16/2019
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0007/28/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0003/10/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0003/03/2019
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions499.3810/26/2017
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC51.0004/17/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0003/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0009/07/2016
MS-67+NGCDavid Lawrence RC95.0005/29/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions51.0005/24/2016
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC170.0008/30/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions74.0002/10/2015
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections33.0010/19/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections41.0009/07/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions616.8809/04/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions88.0007/14/2014
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC30.0006/15/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions102.2304/28/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections27.0003/30/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections20.5112/29/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections20.0012/15/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections12.0010/27/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0008/08/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections17.0007/07/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions57.0006/10/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions34.0005/06/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions26.0004/29/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions31.0004/29/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions26.0004/22/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions36.0004/22/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0002/11/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0001/07/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions28.0012/10/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0012/10/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0011/05/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections52.0010/21/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections43.0007/29/2012
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections15.0006/17/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections51.0006/10/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0005/14/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections34.0005/06/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0004/23/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions36.0003/26/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions94.0003/26/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions23.0003/26/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions23.0003/26/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions40.0003/19/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections20.0001/01/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections41.0011/20/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions23.0011/14/2011
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections27.0011/13/2011
MS-66NGCGreat Collections31.0010/09/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions24.0009/26/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0009/19/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0009/19/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions24.0008/15/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions24.0008/08/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0008/08/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0008/01/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0008/01/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0008/01/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0008/01/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0007/25/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0007/25/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions42.0007/25/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0007/25/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0007/25/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions56.0007/18/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions50.0007/18/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions62.0007/11/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions62.0006/20/2011
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections6.0006/05/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/01/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions56.0005/16/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions50.0005/16/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0005/09/2011
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections17.0004/17/2011
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0003/28/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions84.0002/14/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0002/07/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0001/31/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0001/31/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions30.0001/25/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/11/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions115.0010/22/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions56.0010/07/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0006/17/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0003/17/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0003/16/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0002/19/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0002/12/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0001/26/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0001/15/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0001/12/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0012/31/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0012/18/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0012/18/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions35.0012/15/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC27.0011/24/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0010/23/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions33.0010/22/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0010/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC27.0010/09/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC61.0009/04/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0008/06/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0006/02/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0005/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0004/02/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions54.0003/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0003/26/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions39.0003/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0003/24/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions51.0002/27/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/12/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions98.0012/10/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions403.0012/04/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0012/04/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions345.0010/02/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0007/11/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0007/02/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/18/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0006/13/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0006/11/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0004/09/2007
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0004/02/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions29.0004/02/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions35.0003/28/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions21.0003/28/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions322.0002/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0011/29/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0011/27/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0011/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0011/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0011/13/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0011/08/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/08/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/01/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0011/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0010/25/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/11/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions25.0003/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0001/01/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/01/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions66.0010/30/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions48.0006/29/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0006/13/2005
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC36.0004/25/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC10.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0009/22/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0006/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0001/21/2004
MS-65+PCIHeritage Auctions46.0001/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0008/20/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0007/23/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0001/23/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0001/23/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0006/02/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0012/14/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0011/23/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions30.0007/27/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0005/25/2000
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0005/18/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0003/15/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20.0001/19/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0001/19/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0001/05/2000