As of May, 2024, a 1940-D Dime in circulated condition is worth between $4.00 and $10.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $11.00 and $1,200.00, 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 $1,093.00 in the 05/30/2006 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 21,198,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1940-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-681,200.00
MS-67+225.00
MS-67110.00
MS-66+67.00
MS-6657.00
MS-65+48.00
MS-6544.00
MS-64+38.00
MS-6436.00
MS-63+27.00
MS-6322.00
MS-62+18.00
MS-6216.00
MS-6112.00
MS-6011.00
AU-58+10.00
AU-589.00
AU-55+8.00
AU-557.00
AU-53+6.00
AU-536.00
AU-50+6.00
AU-506.00
XF-45+5.00
XF-455.00
XF-405.00
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 State11.001,200.00128.73
About Uncirculated6.0010.007.25
Extremely Fine5.005.005.00
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 1940 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1940 Dime (Regular Strike)4.0010.0011.00550.00
1940-S Dime (Regular Strike)4.0010.0011.009,750.00
1940 Dime (Proof)42.00100.00125.0048,500.00
1940-D Dime, FB PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.002,350.00
1940-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A25.0014,000.00
1940-S/S Dime RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)14.0035.0037.002,150.00
1940 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A15.0017,000.00
1940-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.005,500.00
1940 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A9,500.009,500.00

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.

1940-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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$17.00
Lowest Sale Price
$79.00
Highest Sale Price
$31.46
Average Sale Price
$69.00
Most Recent Sale Price
57
Number of Sales
$1,793.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68288.001,093.00804.13
MS-67+84.00156.00125.25
MS-6723.00264.0064.24
MS-6617.0079.0031.46
MS-65+16.0058.0030.03
MS-6563.0063.0063.00
MS-6413.0017.0015.33
MS-6314.0014.0014.00
MS-6010.0020.0015.00
AU-5528.0028.0028.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1940-D Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-55 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $1,093.00.

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 1940-D Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1940-D Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 79.69% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 8.59% / 6.25% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1940-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-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC47.0011/27/2022
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC28.0008/14/2022
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers720.0001/12/2022
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC58.0004/04/2021
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers105.0011/18/2020
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers156.0010/14/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions264.0007/29/2020
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions156.0007/29/2020
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers156.0004/15/2020
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions84.0003/25/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/20/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0006/22/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions50.0003/22/2016
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections17.0005/25/2014
MS-60ANACSGreat Collections20.0004/13/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections27.0003/30/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7503/21/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0003/10/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections29.0003/02/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections45.0012/15/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections14.0010/27/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0009/02/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0008/12/2013
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0006/16/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions49.0005/13/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections171.0004/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers28.0004/16/2013
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections25.0002/17/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0002/11/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections40.0012/09/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0012/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers29.3811/16/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0008/05/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0004/23/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions32.0003/26/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions30.0003/26/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions24.0011/14/2011
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections31.0008/28/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions50.0008/15/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions50.0008/08/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0005/16/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0005/16/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/28/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0003/01/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions36.0011/30/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions32.0007/22/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions42.0007/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions26.0007/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions42.0005/20/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions45.0005/20/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0005/20/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions59.0003/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions45.0012/15/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0006/02/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0005/21/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0005/19/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC27.0001/14/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0012/10/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions35.0012/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0011/05/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0010/29/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0010/10/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0010/08/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0008/06/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0007/16/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC32.0004/30/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions18.0003/28/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0001/22/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0001/17/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0011/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/06/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions29.0011/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/01/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions42.0010/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/25/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0010/24/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0010/16/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0010/16/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions35.0010/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0010/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/09/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0010/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0010/02/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0010/02/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions39.0009/27/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/27/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20.0009/27/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0008/30/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0007/31/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0007/26/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0007/17/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions60.0007/17/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0007/10/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions60.0007/05/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0007/05/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions60.0006/26/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0006/21/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions72.0006/21/2006
MS-68PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,093.0005/30/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0005/03/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions45.0006/29/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0006/06/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC56.0005/23/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/25/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions45.0002/23/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions32.0012/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions23.0009/22/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/18/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0008/11/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20.0006/02/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/26/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0006/25/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions16.0006/25/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0006/25/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0010/01/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0007/02/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0005/22/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0001/23/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions32.0010/03/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0001/05/2000

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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