As of May, 2024, a 1978-S Dime, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $25.00, 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 $604.00 in the 06/18/2003 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John R. Sinnock
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 2.27 grams
Mintage: 3,127,781
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1965 to Date

1978-S Dime, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-7025.00
MS-6916.00
MS-68+13.00
MS-6812.00
MS-67+10.00
MS-6710.00
MS-66+9.00
MS-668.00
MS-65+7.00
MS-657.00
MS-64+6.00
MS-646.00
MS-63+5.00
MS-635.00
MS-62+4.00
MS-624.00
MS-614.00
MS-604.00

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 State4.0025.008.61

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 1978 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1978 Dime (Regular Strike)1.002.004.00900.00
1978-D Dime (Regular Strike)1.002.004.001,500.00
1978-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A24.001,300.00

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.

1978-S Dime, Dcam (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$9.00
Lowest Sale Price
$604.00
Highest Sale Price
$86.23
Average Sale Price
$29.25
Most Recent Sale Price
84
Number of Sales
$7,243.08
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-709.00604.0086.23
MS-695.0052.0015.49
MS-686.0020.0011.25

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1978-S Dime, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-68 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $604.00.

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 1978-S Dime, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1978-S Dime, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 50.60% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 25.00% / 24.40% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1978-S Dime, DCAM (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-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.2501/09/2022
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0008/30/2020
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0011/24/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/27/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0010/13/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0009/22/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0008/04/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0007/28/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0007/14/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/23/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0006/09/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0005/26/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0005/12/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0004/28/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0004/28/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0004/14/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0010/23/2017
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0010/09/2017
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/21/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0011/30/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0009/28/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections64.9008/17/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0008/03/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections39.0008/03/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections22.0306/29/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections64.9006/22/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0006/15/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0004/13/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections25.0001/05/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections28.0010/20/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0009/15/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0007/28/2013
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections15.0007/14/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections55.0006/09/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0006/05/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0006/02/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections26.0005/19/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections55.0005/12/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0004/21/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections50.0004/21/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions110.0003/04/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections39.0002/03/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections50.0002/03/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/21/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections40.0001/13/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections55.0001/06/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0001/06/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections55.0012/23/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections7.0010/28/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0007/01/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0007/01/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections36.0005/27/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections83.0005/13/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions38.0004/20/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/16/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/12/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0003/11/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections37.0002/26/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections38.0002/19/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections37.0002/12/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections13.0012/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/28/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections37.0011/27/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/03/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/12/2011
MS-70NGCGreat Collections33.0008/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-70NGCGreat Collections72.0007/24/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0007/24/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0006/13/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0006/06/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/16/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/02/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0004/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0002/28/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0002/08/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0012/21/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0012/03/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0009/17/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/12/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/14/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0003/02/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/19/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0012/08/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0012/04/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/04/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions14.0011/26/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/19/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0008/14/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions69.0004/07/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/24/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions15.0012/12/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/26/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0010/03/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions13.0008/13/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0007/18/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/05/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0004/02/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions42.0003/12/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions31.0002/19/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions12.0011/20/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0006/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/17/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/12/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/09/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0001/02/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0012/26/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/12/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/05/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0011/28/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0009/28/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/26/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0008/22/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0006/20/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0006/06/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/01/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0001/17/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/17/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0012/13/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0011/15/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC11.0011/15/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0011/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0011/03/2004
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/01/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/18/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0009/20/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5.0009/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/20/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0005/12/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/05/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0005/01/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/21/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0002/18/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0002/18/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions121.0001/28/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions59.0001/12/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions28.0011/19/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/22/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions41.0010/15/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/24/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0009/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0008/20/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0006/18/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/18/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions7.0002/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/15/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0004/03/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions42.0008/29/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0008/29/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/11/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0006/20/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0005/23/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions14.0012/07/2000
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0008/24/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/13/2000

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