As of May, 2024, a 1966 Dime SMS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $1,000.00, 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 $999.00 in the 04/24/2013 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John R. Sinnock
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.27 grams
Mintage: 2,260,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

1966 Dime Sms (Special Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-691,000.00
MS-68+75.00
MS-6830.00
MS-67+20.00
MS-6716.00
MS-66+12.00
MS-6610.00
MS-65+7.00
MS-657.00
MS-64+5.00
MS-645.00
MS-63+4.00
MS-634.00
MS-62+2.00
MS-622.00
MS-612.00
MS-602.00

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 State2.001,000.0070.76

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 1966 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1966 Dime (Regular Strike)1.002.004.00725.00
1966 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.002,900.00
1966 Dime SMS, CAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A6.00375.00
1966 Dime SMS, DCAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A40.007,850.00

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.

1966 Dime Sms (Special 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

$3.00

Lowest Sale Price
$27.00

Highest Sale Price
$11.05

Average Sale Price
$7.00

Most Recent Sale Price
61

Number of Sales
$674.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6936.89999.00170.96
MS-687.00235.0036.47
MS-673.0027.0011.05
MS-666.0025.0013.58
MS-657.008.007.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1966 Dime SMS (Special Strike) coin across various grades from MS-65 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $999.00.

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 1966 Dime SMS (Special Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1966 Dime SMS (Special Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 42.76% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 37.93% / 18.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1966 Dime SMS (Special 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-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC235.0003/26/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions65.0002/01/2023
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC95.0006/26/2022
MS-69NGCStack's Bowers40.0004/26/2022
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0010/17/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions132.0010/21/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions186.0007/01/2020
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC200.0005/12/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions144.0006/20/2018
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions176.2510/18/2016
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/28/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections7.0012/28/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections9.5012/21/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections8.0012/14/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections22.4411/30/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections19.0011/02/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections36.8910/26/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections22.3609/28/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0009/21/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections90.2009/14/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0007/20/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections7.0007/13/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections10.0006/29/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections15.0006/22/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections21.0006/15/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections9.1505/25/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections23.0004/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections18.1003/16/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections9.0003/02/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections82.5002/16/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections27.0001/26/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections8.0001/05/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections9.0011/10/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections9.0011/03/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections11.0010/13/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections9.0009/15/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections9.0009/08/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections9.0009/01/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0009/01/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections15.0009/01/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections10.0009/01/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections9.0008/25/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections83.0008/25/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0004/24/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections83.0001/20/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections11.0012/02/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections35.0011/04/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections96.0010/14/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections8.0007/15/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections8.0007/15/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections6.0006/10/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections15.0006/03/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections11.0006/03/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections7.0006/03/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections14.0005/27/2012
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections10.0005/13/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections13.0003/11/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections15.0003/04/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections65.0001/29/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections215.0001/01/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections30.0012/18/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections30.0012/11/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections30.0012/04/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections65.0011/27/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections24.0010/30/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections31.0007/24/2011
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0007/27/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0005/04/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions19.0003/25/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0009/29/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0009/24/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions25.0008/25/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0008/11/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0008/06/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0008/06/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions12.0007/02/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0003/24/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0003/17/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0001/07/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions19.0012/24/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/19/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0011/29/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0010/11/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/08/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11.0007/18/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions57.0007/18/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0006/20/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0005/28/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0005/21/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0005/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/25/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/23/2007
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions59.0001/15/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions12.0011/06/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0009/27/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/02/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0007/24/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0007/12/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0006/28/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions23.0006/28/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0005/22/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0005/17/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0005/01/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/24/2006
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC62.0004/03/2006
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC68.0002/20/2006
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0001/23/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/19/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/10/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions48.0010/02/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0006/19/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0005/16/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0002/13/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0001/24/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions86.0001/17/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0001/10/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0001/03/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0012/20/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0012/13/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/15/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/08/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0011/01/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0010/27/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0006/23/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0005/05/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0005/05/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0003/17/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0011/26/2003
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions19.0010/29/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0008/27/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/16/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0002/26/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0012/10/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0012/10/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0012/10/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions25.0012/10/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0012/10/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0012/03/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0012/03/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0012/03/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/03/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0011/12/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0011/12/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions33.0010/15/2002
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions31.0005/22/2002