As of May, 2024, a 1956 Dime, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $12.00 and $315.00, 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 $376.00 in the 02/07/2017 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: 669,384
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1950-1964

1956 Dime, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-69315.00
MS-68+120.00
MS-6885.00
MS-67+55.00
MS-6745.00
MS-66+35.00
MS-6632.00
MS-65+28.00
MS-6526.00
MS-64+20.00
MS-6418.00
MS-63+16.00
MS-6316.00
MS-62+14.00
MS-6214.00
MS-6113.00
MS-6012.00

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 State12.00315.0050.82

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 1956 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1956 Dime (Regular Strike)3.004.004.002,750.00
1956-D Dime (Regular Strike)3.004.004.00150.00
1956 Dime (Proof)N/AN/A7.00150.00
1956 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.008,000.00
1956-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.008,500.00
1956 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A25.0016,500.00
1956 Dime DDO FS-101 (Proof)N/AN/A22.00500.00

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.

1956 Dime, Cam (Proof) – 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

$29.00

Lowest Sale Price
$351.00

Highest Sale Price
$82.42

Average Sale Price
$120.00

Most Recent Sale Price
43

Number of Sales
$3,544.20

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6935.00376.00189.74
MS-6829.00351.0082.42
MS-6715.0075.0042.74
MS-669.0029.0021.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1956 Dime, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-66 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $376.00.

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 1956 Dime, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1956 Dime, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 81.08% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 9.01% / 7.21% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1956 Dime, CAM (Proof) 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-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC45.0012/04/2022
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers120.0011/09/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions159.0011/09/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0011/02/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions186.0005/25/2022
MS-69NGCStack's Bowers240.0003/23/2022
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0003/16/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0008/11/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions132.0006/30/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0009/02/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions252.0004/08/2020
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0001/13/2019
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0012/30/2018
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions288.0010/03/2018
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0009/19/2018
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers55.0007/25/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions53.0011/21/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions45.0010/03/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions122.4008/29/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0002/07/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0009/20/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions235.0007/05/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5004/26/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0003/15/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0008/11/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/07/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections26.0011/09/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections37.0011/02/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0010/20/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections15.0006/08/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections68.2006/01/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections24.0006/01/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections26.0006/01/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections66.0009/01/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections44.0006/30/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections127.0004/14/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0011/12/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions38.0010/29/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections248.0008/19/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0007/12/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0011/08/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions155.0010/27/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0008/11/2010
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions59.0005/17/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0005/17/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions150.0005/17/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/17/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/05/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions150.0003/29/2010
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions115.0004/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0003/23/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions54.0002/25/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions184.0002/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions81.0012/22/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0012/15/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions29.0007/07/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0002/20/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/30/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0001/28/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions48.0001/09/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0004/23/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions66.0004/23/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0001/24/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions30.0012/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0011/06/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions35.0009/18/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0008/28/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions27.0008/23/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions48.0007/31/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions104.0005/07/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions48.0005/03/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions161.0003/26/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/29/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0012/26/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0012/19/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions109.0012/14/2005
MS-66PCIDavid Lawrence RC9.0012/05/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions29.0009/28/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions104.0009/28/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0007/13/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0007/10/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions351.0005/18/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC58.0005/16/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0005/04/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0004/10/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0003/30/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions100.0003/13/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions176.0001/30/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0001/05/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions161.0012/13/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions140.0010/20/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions43.0010/13/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0012/17/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0012/10/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0010/29/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0010/22/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0010/15/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0010/08/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0009/24/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0009/24/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions184.0007/02/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions155.0006/02/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/22/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions23.0001/22/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions184.0001/08/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions61.0012/17/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions33.0012/10/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions31.0010/22/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions196.0009/17/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/27/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions76.0001/03/2002