As of May, 2024, a 1953-S Dime, FB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $5,750.00, 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 $4,700.00 in the 08/02/2017 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: 39,180,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1946-1964

1953-S 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-685,750.00
MS-67+700.00
MS-67300.00
MS-66+175.00
MS-6655.00
MS-65+40.00
MS-6534.00
MS-64+25.00
MS-6420.00
MS-63+14.00
MS-6312.00
MS-62+8.00
MS-628.00
MS-617.00
MS-606.00

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 State6.005,750.00476.93

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 1953 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1953-D Dime (Regular Strike)3.004.004.00400.00
1953-S Dime (Regular Strike)3.004.004.001,100.00
1953 Dime (Regular Strike)3.004.004.00650.00
1953 Dime (Proof)N/AN/A12.00650.00
1953 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.0010,000.00
1953-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.004,500.00
1953-D Dime D/Horiz D FS-501 (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75.00500.00
1953-D Dime D/Horiz D FS-501, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A140.00650.00
1953 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A38.001,750.00

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.

1953-S 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$27.00

Lowest Sale Price
$230.00

Highest Sale Price
$95.44

Average Sale Price
$40.00

Most Recent Sale Price
33

Number of Sales
$3,149.60

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-681,680.004,700.002,476.00
MS-67+360.00998.75564.33
MS-67140.00866.80323.30
MS-66+74.00156.00107.25
MS-6627.00230.0095.44
MS-65+15.0092.0048.65

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1953-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-65+ to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $4,700.00.

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 1953-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1953-S Dime, FB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 81.91% share, followed by Great Collections / Stack's Bowers with 7.45% / 7.45% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1953-S 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
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,740.0001/14/2024
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0007/23/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions154.0007/19/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions164.0007/19/2023
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0007/05/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions140.0006/28/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,160.0004/03/2023
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers216.0002/15/2023
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers144.0002/15/2023
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers360.0011/09/2022
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers408.0009/21/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/25/2022
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions223.2505/01/2022
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0004/28/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions180.0003/02/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,100.0001/24/2021
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers80.0001/06/2021
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers156.0009/10/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions240.0008/08/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0007/25/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions216.0006/20/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0008/02/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/20/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0001/10/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0001/03/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0011/29/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0008/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0008/10/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2503/03/2016
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC65.0001/03/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5008/16/2015
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7502/01/2015
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections866.8010/05/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions470.0009/04/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions440.6306/04/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5004/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0003/24/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections61.6003/23/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections61.0008/04/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections59.0006/23/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections55.0006/02/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions529.0010/18/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections27.0008/05/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections397.0007/08/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers35.0003/31/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0002/03/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions253.0002/03/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0005/17/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0002/08/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0008/05/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0012/22/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0012/17/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0012/10/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions116.0009/24/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0006/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0004/25/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0004/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0003/28/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0003/21/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0003/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0003/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0003/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/07/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0002/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0002/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0001/31/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0001/29/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0001/24/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0001/10/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0001/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0012/27/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0012/25/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0012/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0012/20/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0011/01/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC53.0009/18/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions276.0008/22/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0007/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/19/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0007/17/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/08/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0006/08/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/06/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/05/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions170.0012/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions55.0010/13/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions58.0009/15/2004