As of May, 2024, a 1959-D Dime in circulated condition is worth between $3.00 and $4.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $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 $1,320.00 in the 08/22/2018 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John R. Sinnock
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 164,919,790
Mint: Denver
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1946-1964

1959-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-67+200.00
MS-6770.00
MS-66+26.00
MS-6622.00
MS-65+20.00
MS-6518.00
MS-64+15.00
MS-6414.00
MS-63+11.00
MS-6310.00
MS-62+8.00
MS-627.00
MS-615.00
MS-604.00
AU-58+3.00
AU-583.00
AU-55+3.00
AU-553.00
AU-53+3.00
AU-533.00
AU-50+3.00
AU-503.00
XF-45+3.00
XF-453.00
XF-403.00
VF-353.00
VF-303.00
VF-253.00
VF-203.00
F-153.00
F-123.00
VG-103.00
VG-83.00
G-63.00
G-43.00
AG-33.00
FR-23.00
PO-14.00

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 State4.00200.0030.71
About Uncirculated3.003.003.00
Extremely Fine3.003.003.00
Fine and Very Fine3.003.003.00
Good and Very Good3.003.003.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good3.004.003.33

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 1959 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1959 Dime (Regular Strike)3.004.004.001,200.00
1959 Dime (Proof)N/AN/A6.00185.00
1959 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.002,350.00
1959-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.006,250.00
1959-D/D Dime D/Inverted D FS-501 (Regular Strike)N/AN/A35.00340.00
1959-D/D Dime D/Inverted D FS-501, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A60.00125.00
1959 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A6.00315.00
1959 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A50.006,000.00

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.

1959-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

$11.00

Lowest Sale Price
$384.00

Highest Sale Price
$44.22

Average Sale Price
$384.00

Most Recent Sale Price
48

Number of Sales
$2,122.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-681,320.001,320.001,320.00
MS-67+94.0094.0094.00
MS-6711.00384.0044.22
MS-668.0025.0016.70
MS-65+10.0014.0011.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1959-D Dime (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 $1,320.00.

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 1959-D Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1959-D Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.62% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 11.69% / 10.39% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1959-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-67+NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/08/2024
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/08/2024
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0003/15/2020
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC15.0011/25/2018
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers1,320.0008/22/2018
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0007/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections21.5006/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections9.0005/11/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0001/05/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections45.0012/29/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20.0012/31/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0007/01/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections55.0003/04/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections55.0002/19/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0012/19/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions38.0007/11/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions32.0002/14/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions42.0011/15/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0008/05/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0008/20/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0006/09/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions37.0004/28/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18.0003/31/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0003/17/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0003/12/2008
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions27.0011/12/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0002/26/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0001/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/18/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/02/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/25/2006
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions11.0009/20/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions31.0007/17/2006
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions37.0007/12/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/05/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0011/28/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0011/13/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0011/09/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0011/02/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0007/18/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0004/04/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0002/07/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0001/26/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0001/26/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0010/11/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions24.0009/22/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0009/13/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0009/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0007/20/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions23.0006/02/2004
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions20.0005/26/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0004/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0003/17/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0012/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0009/17/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions20.0008/20/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0007/23/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0006/18/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0006/18/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions40.0001/15/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions32.0011/26/2002
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions23.0011/05/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions27.0010/22/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/03/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions27.0009/03/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0005/15/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/03/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions18.0004/03/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions56.0003/13/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions23.0011/18/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions26.0010/17/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions26.0010/10/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0006/13/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions32.0011/30/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions20.0004/12/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions30.0002/02/2000