As of May, 2024, a 1939-S Dime in circulated condition is worth between $4.00 and $27.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $30.00 and $1,850.00, 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 $2,160.00 in the 09/08/2019 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: 10,540,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1939-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-681,850.00
MS-67+575.00
MS-67325.00
MS-66+125.00
MS-66100.00
MS-65+75.00
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+12.00
AU-5010.00
XF-45+9.00
XF-458.00
XF-407.00
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 State30.001,850.00228.93
About Uncirculated10.0027.0018.50
Extremely Fine7.009.008.00
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-D Dime (Regular Strike)4.0022.0025.00500.00
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-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

$100.00

Lowest Sale Price
$633.00

Highest Sale Price
$184.75

Average Sale Price
$168.00

Most Recent Sale Price
43

Number of Sales
$7,944.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68265.002,160.001,109.61
MS-67+228.00998.75484.75
MS-67100.00633.00184.75
MS-66+68.00107.0087.50
MS-6636.00276.0098.79
MS-65+33.00127.0056.11
MS-6420.0069.0035.36
MS-6323.0046.0032.20
MS-6227.0051.0039.00
MS-6117.0021.0018.33
AU-5841.0041.0041.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1939-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-58 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $2,160.00.

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 1939-S Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1939-S Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.12% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 13.73% / 4.58% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1939-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-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/19/2023
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions324.0007/26/2023
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers168.0004/12/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/03/2023
MS-67+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0012/04/2022
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC51.0011/27/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers60.0006/29/2022
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers216.0006/29/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0012/26/2021
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0012/06/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/22/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0006/17/2020
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0004/19/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions168.0003/25/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0002/12/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0010/16/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0010/02/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/11/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0009/08/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0008/07/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers100.0007/31/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0006/05/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/29/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0004/24/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0005/30/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0005/14/2018
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0011/21/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/31/2017
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0008/28/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/26/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions107.0001/10/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions305.5009/30/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions41.0008/09/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers65.0008/09/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7508/02/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0007/05/2016
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC33.0006/12/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions152.7503/15/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7503/03/2016
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections99.9709/28/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0006/02/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions182.1304/28/2014
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0012/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0012/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections51.0010/20/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0010/20/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0007/29/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections34.0007/28/2013
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers176.2507/27/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0007/08/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0002/11/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions129.0012/03/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions129.0012/03/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections31.0010/28/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections42.0010/21/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions59.0010/01/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/18/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/18/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0004/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0003/19/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/30/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0001/09/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0012/26/2011
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections57.0012/18/2011
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers316.0011/15/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions173.0010/24/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0006/20/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0005/16/2011
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC179.0009/20/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions161.0004/12/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions115.0003/24/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions150.0003/08/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions84.0001/25/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0001/11/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions138.0011/30/2009
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC37.0011/05/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0006/03/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions69.0005/27/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0003/25/2009
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC943.0003/16/2009
MS-68PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers265.0002/03/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions69.0012/04/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions27.0010/01/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions35.0008/13/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions57.0007/28/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0006/23/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0005/07/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0004/23/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions48.0003/24/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions69.0003/12/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions34.0011/05/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0010/10/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC49.0010/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC71.0008/09/2007
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0008/01/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC104.0007/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0007/23/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions23.0005/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0005/02/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/01/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC128.0004/30/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC71.0004/02/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC112.0003/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/22/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0001/15/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/10/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC86.0011/27/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0010/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions65.0010/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0010/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0010/04/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0010/02/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0009/27/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0008/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0006/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0006/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0002/26/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions75.0011/06/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions127.0006/29/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0006/27/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/01/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions138.0004/13/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions36.0012/22/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0010/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0008/25/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0008/11/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0007/07/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0006/02/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0005/19/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0005/10/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions121.0003/29/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions230.0003/17/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions33.0001/12/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0009/17/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0007/09/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0007/09/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0006/02/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions116.0006/02/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0008/06/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions92.0007/28/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions48.0006/04/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions127.0005/15/2002
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions41.0004/17/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0001/23/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions132.0010/06/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0008/04/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0003/29/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0012/07/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0008/24/2000