As of May, 2024, a 1979-S Dime Type 1, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 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 $472.00 in the 05/01/2003 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: 3,677,175
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1965 to Date

1979-S Dime Type 1, 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-6915.00
MS-68+11.00
MS-6810.00
MS-67+8.00
MS-678.00
MS-66+7.00
MS-667.00
MS-65+6.00
MS-656.00
MS-64+5.00
MS-645.00
MS-63+4.00
MS-634.00
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 State3.0025.007.39

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 1979 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1979 Dime (Regular Strike)1.002.004.00140.00
1979-D Dime (Regular Strike)1.002.004.00525.00
1979-S Dime Type 2, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.0035.00
1979-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A12.002,650.00

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.

1979-S Dime Type 1, 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
$3.00
Lowest Sale Price
$57.00
Highest Sale Price
$17.45
Average Sale Price
$19.00
Most Recent Sale Price
88
Number of Sales
$1,536.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-707.00472.0089.01
MS-693.0057.0017.45

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1979-S Dime Type 1, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-69 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $472.00.

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 1979-S Dime Type 1, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1979-S Dime Type 1, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 61.76% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 19.41% / 18.82% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1979-S Dime Type 1, 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-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0005/01/2022
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0008/30/2020
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0009/22/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0008/11/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC11.0008/04/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC11.0007/28/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0007/21/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0006/23/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0006/16/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0006/02/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0005/19/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0005/05/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC27.0004/21/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0003/31/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0010/09/2017
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0011/30/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0009/28/2014
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections11.0009/28/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections23.0007/20/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections23.0306/29/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections64.9006/22/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0001/26/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0011/24/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections25.0011/03/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0010/27/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections59.0010/06/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0009/15/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0009/01/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0007/14/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0007/07/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0006/23/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0006/02/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections47.0004/21/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0012/23/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0012/16/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0011/11/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections30.0010/07/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0009/09/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0007/29/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0005/20/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0004/29/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/30/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0003/09/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/10/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0001/15/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/02/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/05/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0012/04/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections37.0011/27/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/21/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections37.0011/20/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/28/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/05/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0007/31/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0007/24/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0007/11/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0007/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/27/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0006/20/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0006/13/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/13/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0006/06/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/23/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/16/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/02/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0004/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0002/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/28/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0012/06/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0012/06/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0011/15/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0011/15/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0001/04/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0012/21/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC64.0010/15/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions20.0009/30/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC57.0009/17/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0008/05/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/10/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/10/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0012/10/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0012/08/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0012/08/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0012/08/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0012/04/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0012/04/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0011/19/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0008/14/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/17/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/14/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions13.0003/24/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0003/17/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/07/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/26/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/08/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/20/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions45.0008/15/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/18/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0003/21/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions42.0003/12/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0002/12/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0010/24/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/09/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0009/11/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0008/23/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/17/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/12/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/12/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0003/22/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0003/22/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/06/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0001/02/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/12/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0011/07/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0009/28/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/26/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0007/20/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0007/13/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0006/20/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0006/15/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0006/13/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0006/02/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/23/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions221.0001/16/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0012/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0012/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0012/13/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0010/11/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions9.0009/22/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0009/20/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0008/11/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/20/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/20/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0005/12/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/01/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0004/21/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0002/18/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0012/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0006/18/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0005/01/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions12.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0007/23/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0006/04/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0005/15/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0004/03/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions242.0002/06/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions25.0001/23/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0001/16/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions18.0009/26/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0002/01/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0011/30/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0010/26/2000

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