As of May, 2024, a 1948-D Dime in circulated condition is worth between $3.00 and $5.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $525.00, 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 $863.00 in the 07/07/2006 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John R. Sinnock
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 52,841,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1946-1964

1948-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-68525.00
MS-67+80.00
MS-6750.00
MS-66+42.00
MS-6634.00
MS-65+24.00
MS-6520.00
MS-64+14.00
MS-6412.00
MS-63+7.00
MS-637.00
MS-62+6.00
MS-626.00
MS-615.00
MS-604.00
AU-58+4.00
AU-584.00
AU-55+4.00
AU-554.00
AU-53+4.00
AU-534.00
AU-50+4.00
AU-504.00
XF-45+4.00
XF-454.00
XF-404.00
VF-354.00
VF-304.00
VF-254.00
VF-204.00
F-154.00
F-124.00
VG-104.00
VG-84.00
G-64.00
G-44.00
AG-34.00
FR-23.00
PO-15.00

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 State4.00525.0055.73
About Uncirculated4.004.004.00
Extremely Fine4.004.004.00
Fine and Very Fine4.004.004.00
Good and Very Good4.004.004.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good3.005.004.00

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 1948 Roosevelt 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1948 Dime (Regular Strike)3.004.004.00550.00
1948-S Dime (Regular Strike)2.004.005.001,400.00
1948-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.003,850.00
1948 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.006,500.00
1948-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.004,150.00

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.

1948-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

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$384.00

Highest Sale Price
$20.82

Average Sale Price
$384.00

Most Recent Sale Price
93

Number of Sales
$1,936.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68432.00863.00642.03
MS-67+91.00114.00102.50
MS-6719.00240.0053.88
MS-66+17.0017.0017.00
MS-667.00384.0020.82
MS-65+9.0085.0021.44
MS-643.003.003.00
MS-6020.0020.0020.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1948-D Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $863.00.

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 1948-D Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1948-D Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.15% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 17.83% / 11.46% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1948-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 Auctions384.0001/08/2024
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions600.0001/08/2024
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions91.0004/12/2023
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers60.0004/12/2023
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers240.0005/18/2022
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions114.0002/02/2022
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers85.0006/10/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0002/12/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0004/29/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions493.5002/21/2017
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers517.0003/30/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions763.7509/04/2014
MS-66+PCGSGreat Collections17.0006/22/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections9.0006/08/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections53.0005/18/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections12.0005/11/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections10.0003/23/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections29.0002/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections15.0002/16/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections32.0001/05/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections31.0006/09/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0003/10/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0002/03/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0012/23/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0012/16/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0012/09/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0011/04/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0009/30/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections45.0002/19/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections45.0001/01/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/15/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions50.0002/14/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0008/19/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0005/21/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0003/26/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions35.0003/25/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0008/20/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0005/29/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions27.0005/19/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0005/08/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions39.0004/28/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions33.0003/31/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/31/2008
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions33.0003/31/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions57.0002/13/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0012/03/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0012/03/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0010/10/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0010/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0008/27/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/13/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/06/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0005/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0005/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0005/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0005/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0005/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0005/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0005/07/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0005/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/25/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/18/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0003/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0003/21/2007
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0012/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0011/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0011/08/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0011/01/2006
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions19.0010/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/25/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0010/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/11/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0010/02/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0009/25/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0009/18/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0009/11/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0008/14/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0008/07/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/31/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/17/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0007/12/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0007/10/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions863.0007/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0007/05/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0006/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0006/21/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0006/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0006/14/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0006/12/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/05/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0005/29/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0005/22/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0005/01/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/24/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/17/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/10/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/03/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0003/20/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0003/13/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0003/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0003/06/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/27/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0012/05/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/09/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/17/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0008/08/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0008/07/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/27/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0007/25/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/24/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0007/11/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0005/09/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC78.0005/02/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions64.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0001/17/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions63.0001/17/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0009/08/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions27.0006/02/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions834.0005/05/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0003/17/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0012/17/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0012/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0009/17/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0006/18/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0004/09/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0003/03/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions112.0010/22/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0009/17/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/17/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0009/17/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0005/15/2002
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions28.0004/17/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions24.0004/03/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions25.0012/19/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions26.0010/10/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions41.0007/04/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0006/20/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0006/13/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions3.0001/04/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions26.0004/18/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions35.0003/29/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions60.0002/02/2000