As of May, 2024, a 1968-S Dime in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $10.00, 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 $196.00 in the 02/28/2005 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: 3,041,506
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1965 to Date

1968-S Dime (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6910.00
MS-68+7.00
MS-687.00
MS-67+6.00
MS-676.00
MS-66+5.00
MS-665.00
MS-65+4.00
MS-654.00
MS-64+3.00
MS-643.00
MS-63+3.00
MS-633.00
MS-62+3.00
MS-623.00
MS-613.00
MS-603.00

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 State3.0010.004.59

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 1968 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1968 Dime (Regular Strike)1.002.004.00475.00
1968-D Dime (Regular Strike)1.002.004.00300.00
1968 Dime No S (Proof)N/AN/A11,500.0050,000.00
1968-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.00800.00
1968 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.00500.00
1968 Dime DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)5.0020.0021.00115.00
1968-S Dime DDR FS-801 (020.3) (Proof)N/AN/A22.00600.00
1968-S Dime, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.0020.00
1968-S Dime, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.0013,500.00
1968-S/S Dime RPM FS-502 (Proof)N/AN/A37.001,100.00

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.

1968-S Dime (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

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$127.00

Highest Sale Price
$51.10

Average Sale Price
$7.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$511.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7013.00196.0040.33
MS-6912.00150.0060.20
MS-686.00184.0037.33
MS-677.00127.0051.10
MS-667.00110.0026.50
MS-657.0026.0019.67
MS-6423.0027.0025.00
PO-126.0026.0026.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1968-S Dime (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $196.00.

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 1968-S Dime (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1968-S Dime (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.52% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 32.61% / 10.87% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1968-S Dime (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 RC7.0010/27/2019
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0010/13/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/16/2018
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/14/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections7.0011/30/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections6.0011/09/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections7.0010/05/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections8.0008/03/2014
MS-65ANACSGreat Collections26.0007/13/2014
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections15.0006/15/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections99.0006/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections13.0003/23/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections7.0001/05/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections8.0012/29/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0012/15/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections110.0010/27/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections8.0009/01/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions50.0007/08/2013
PO-1NONEGreat Collections26.0005/05/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/20/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0003/08/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions150.0011/15/2010
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions184.0006/17/2009
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0005/14/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions23.0012/22/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0012/22/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions109.0012/22/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0012/17/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions16.0007/30/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions15.0007/09/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions22.0004/02/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions13.0003/31/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions42.0003/26/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions13.0003/24/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions23.0002/20/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions104.0010/02/2007
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/22/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC12.0010/10/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/28/2005
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions196.0002/28/2005
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0011/17/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions23.0001/21/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0009/17/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0009/03/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0001/22/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0010/17/2001