As of May, 2024, a 1981-S Dime Type 1, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $22.00, 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 $2,185.00 in the 01/09/2008 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: 4,063,083
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1965 to Date

1981-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-7022.00
MS-6919.00
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 State4.0022.008.61

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 1981 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1981-P Dime (Regular Strike)1.002.004.00200.00
1981-D Dime (Regular Strike)1.002.004.00125.00
1981-S Dime Type 2, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.00150.00
1981-P Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.00900.00
1981-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.00425.00

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.

1981-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
$7.00
Lowest Sale Price
$84.00
Highest Sale Price
$18.59
Average Sale Price
$10.00
Most Recent Sale Price
70
Number of Sales
$1,301.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7015.001,380.00134.66
MS-697.0084.0018.59
MS-683.002,185.00386.83
MS-676.008.007.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1981-S Dime Type 1, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-67 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $2,185.00.

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 1981-S Dime Type 1, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1981-S Dime Type 1, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.63% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 19.53% / 14.84% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1981-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-70PCGSGreat Collections42.0007/20/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections55.0006/22/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections13.0005/11/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0002/23/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections40.0002/16/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections8.0002/02/2014
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0001/06/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections47.0010/20/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0009/01/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0007/14/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0007/07/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0007/07/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections7.0006/23/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0005/26/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0004/24/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections40.0003/24/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0002/24/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0012/16/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0010/28/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections22.0010/07/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0005/06/2012
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections6.0003/18/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/12/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0003/11/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/17/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/10/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/28/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections27.0011/27/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/05/2011
MS-70NGCGreat Collections66.0008/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections83.0007/24/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0007/18/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0006/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0006/06/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/07/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0012/13/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0012/06/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0009/20/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0012/21/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions50.0009/16/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0008/17/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0008/12/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0005/28/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0003/26/2009
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions150.0002/09/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0002/02/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0001/12/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC109.0012/29/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0012/10/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0012/10/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0012/10/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/08/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/08/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0011/24/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/19/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC15.0009/04/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/17/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions15.0002/25/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/09/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/26/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0011/22/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/20/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0006/05/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0004/18/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions21.0003/12/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/17/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/12/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0003/22/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/23/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/12/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0011/07/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/26/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0009/26/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0007/20/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/20/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0003/09/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0003/02/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/17/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions290.0012/29/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/13/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions16.0011/08/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0010/11/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions9.0009/22/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0009/20/2004
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0009/01/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0008/11/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/20/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/12/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0005/01/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/21/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions21.0004/21/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0011/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0009/03/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions506.0008/13/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions99.0007/30/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/18/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/07/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions97.0001/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/19/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/12/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0011/05/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0010/29/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions16.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/10/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/04/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/15/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/03/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions26.0010/17/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions39.0003/29/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions14.0012/07/2000
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0012/07/2000

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Last Updated on May 19, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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