As of May, 2024, a 1961 Dime in circulated condition is worth between $3.00 and $4.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $350.00, 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 $230.00 in the 10/22/2003 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: 93,730,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1946-1964

1961 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+350.00
MS-6780.00
MS-66+26.00
MS-6620.00
MS-65+18.00
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 State4.00350.0041.86
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 1961 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1961-D Dime (Regular Strike)3.004.004.00225.00
1961 Dime (Proof)2.002.004.00350.00
1961 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.004,000.00
1961-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.0010,000.00
1961 Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A6.0090.00
1961 Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A7.005,750.00

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.

1961 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
$70.00

Highest Sale Price
$16.26

Average Sale Price
$70.00

Most Recent Sale Price
87

Number of Sales
$1,415.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6710.00230.0048.20
MS-667.0070.0016.26
MS-65+3.0013.009.00
MS-647.0089.0034.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1961 Dime (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $230.00.

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 1961 Dime (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1961 Dime (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.32% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 13.51% / 10.81% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1961 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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0007/05/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions114.0001/16/2023
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC65.0011/21/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers70.0003/10/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers70.0011/20/2019
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC15.0011/25/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0005/03/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/26/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/26/2016
MS-67NGCGreat Collections30.0012/14/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections20.0011/02/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections7.0009/14/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections45.0008/17/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections31.2307/27/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections26.3603/23/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/09/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections110.0010/20/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0007/28/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0006/23/2013
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections13.0006/02/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections72.0005/26/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections40.0003/24/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections46.0003/24/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/24/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections89.0003/17/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections45.0003/10/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections10.0005/06/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0004/08/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections12.0002/26/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/19/2011
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC115.0002/04/2010
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC54.0008/13/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0008/05/2009
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC54.0006/29/2009
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC59.0005/14/2009
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC64.0004/02/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0008/20/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions42.0008/11/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0005/19/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0004/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0001/28/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0006/06/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0005/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0005/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0005/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0005/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0005/07/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0005/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0004/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/25/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0004/18/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0004/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0003/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0003/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0003/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0003/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0003/07/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0003/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0002/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0002/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0002/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0002/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0002/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0002/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0002/07/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0002/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0001/31/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0001/29/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0001/24/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0001/22/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0001/17/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/15/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0001/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0001/10/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0001/08/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0001/03/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC7.0012/04/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions37.0009/20/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions31.0007/19/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions39.0007/17/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions54.0004/05/2006
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC10.0012/19/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0012/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0012/05/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0011/28/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/13/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0010/17/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0009/19/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/24/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/03/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0003/30/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0003/27/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0003/23/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0001/03/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0012/12/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0011/24/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions14.0009/22/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/22/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0009/15/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0007/20/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0006/23/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions16.0006/02/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions13.0005/12/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0003/17/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions32.0012/17/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0012/03/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions93.0012/03/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0010/22/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0009/17/2003
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions8.0007/16/2003
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions12.0007/09/2003
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions11.0007/02/2003
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions16.0006/25/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0006/18/2003
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions7.0006/11/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8.0009/24/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8.0009/24/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions89.0009/03/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions32.0004/17/2002
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions28.0004/10/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions18.0004/03/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions24.0012/19/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions11.0011/21/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions16.0011/21/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions12.0011/21/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions12.0011/21/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions11.0011/21/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions11.0011/21/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions15.0011/21/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions15.0011/21/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions17.0011/21/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions12.0011/21/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/10/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17.0010/03/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions30.0004/18/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions90.0002/02/2000