As of May, 2024, a 1942/1 Dime, FB in circulated condition is worth between $800.00 and $3,650.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4,500.00 and $100,000.00, 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 $120,000.00 in the 01/03/2018 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: 205,432,329
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

1942/1 Dime, Fb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-66100,000.00
MS-65+82,500.00
MS-6567,500.00
MS-64+37,500.00
MS-6427,500.00
MS-63+18,500.00
MS-6315,000.00
MS-62+6,500.00
MS-625,500.00
MS-615,000.00
MS-604,500.00
AU-58+3,650.00
AU-583,150.00
AU-55+2,750.00
AU-552,500.00
AU-53+2,250.00
AU-532,000.00
AU-50+1,850.00
AU-501,750.00
XF-45+1,500.00
XF-451,250.00
XF-401,000.00
VF-35875.00
VF-30800.00

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 State4,500.00100,000.0033,636.36
About Uncirculated1,750.003,650.002,487.50
Extremely Fine1,000.001,500.001,250.00
Fine and Very Fine800.00875.00837.50

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 1942 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1942-D Dime (Regular Strike)3.0010.0011.001,250.00
1942/1-D Dime (Regular Strike)300.002,750.003,750.0020,000.00
1942-S Dime (Regular Strike)4.0010.0011.001,200.00
1942 Dime (Proof)90.00100.00125.0048,500.00
1942 Dime (Regular Strike)4.0010.0011.005,750.00
1942 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A15.0014,000.00
1942/1-D Dime Overdate FS-101 (Regular Strike)350.002,100.002,750.003,500.00
1942/1 Dime Overdate FS-101 (Regular Strike)425.001,900.002,600.0016,500.00
1942/1-D Dime Overdate FS-101 (010.8), FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,000.0070,000.00
1942/1 Dime Overdate FS-101 (FS-010.7), FB (Regular Strike)1,250.002,500.003,000.0085,000.00
1942-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike)13.0014.0015.0060,000.00
1942-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)10.0012.0015.006,500.00
1942/1-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)1,500.004,000.004,500.00125,000.00
1942-D/D Dime RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)20.0085.00115.00400.00
1942 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A775.0017,500.00

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.

1942/1 Dime, Fb (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
$14,025.00
Lowest Sale Price
$49,350.00
Highest Sale Price
$33,626.67
Average Sale Price
$49,350.00
Most Recent Sale Price
15
Number of Sales
$504,400.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6625,300.00120,000.0056,566.67
MS-65+14,025.0049,350.0033,626.67
MS-6557,600.0057,600.0057,600.00
MS-646,003.0038,400.0014,281.81
MS-635,290.0012,000.008,384.84
MS-621,100.004,465.003,079.00
MS-60863.008,250.003,977.60
AU-581,870.005,520.003,119.51
AU-551,495.002,233.001,791.17
AU-531,265.001,292.501,278.75
AU-50660.001,800.001,225.75
XF-45748.00863.00805.50
XF-40165.00381.88294.29
VF-30470.00600.00535.00
VF-20376.00382.00379.00
F-15483.00483.00483.00
PO-1528.75528.75528.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1942/1 Dime, FB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $120,000.00.

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 1942/1 Dime, FB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1942/1 Dime, FB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.35% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Goldberg Auctioneers with 7.06% / 5.88% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1942/1 Dime, FB (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
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0011/19/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0005/07/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions38,400.0001/15/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/09/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions57,600.0005/08/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0004/25/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0004/22/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0002/23/2020
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,337.5009/27/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0004/29/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0003/29/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers15,000.0002/28/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions120,000.0001/03/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0011/02/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers5,875.0008/01/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,465.0007/06/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers7,343.7506/21/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,377.0304/04/2017
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,586.0006/06/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/27/2016
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0003/30/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/14/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions76,375.0001/06/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/06/2016
AU-55PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,821.2510/15/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,657.9204/26/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0002/24/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions381.8810/08/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0010/08/2014
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,100.0010/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers49,350.0008/06/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0002/27/2014
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections1,870.0002/02/2014
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7501/08/2014
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,950.0004/07/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,233.0011/29/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0011/29/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions40,250.0003/08/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/08/2011
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC8,914.0007/04/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions46,000.0003/17/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions60,950.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions63,250.0008/11/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/06/2010
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers483.0009/16/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions71,875.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/01/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/12/2007
MS-66PCGSStack's43,700.0006/20/2007
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0001/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena37,950.0011/09/2006
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,075.0005/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions46,000.0011/03/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions33,350.0009/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities34,500.0006/23/2005
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/12/2005
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0012/13/2004
VF-30PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities600.0011/30/2004
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers46,000.0006/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions34,500.0001/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions46,000.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSR.M. Smythe14,375.0008/06/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions36,800.0007/26/2003
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries46,000.0005/27/2003
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries27,600.0005/27/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions24,150.0002/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,003.0002/01/2003
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena5,290.0001/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers25,300.0009/23/2002
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena25,300.0009/22/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0006/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0001/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions36,800.0010/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions36,800.0008/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries35,075.0006/05/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions2,415.0002/01/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions863.0002/01/2000
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,430.0009/22/1997
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena7,150.0005/30/1997
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,100.0005/30/1997
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior8,250.0011/29/1995
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior5,775.0011/29/1995
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,025.0003/01/1995
XF-40NONEStack's165.0010/01/1992

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

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