As of May, 2024, a 1987-S Dime, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $20.00, 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 $978.00 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: 4,227,728
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1965 to Date

1987-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-7020.00
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 State4.0020.008.33

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 1987 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1987-P Dime (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.00285.00
1987-D Dime (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.0090.00
1987-P Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.002,200.00
1987-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.001,300.00

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.

1987-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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$3.00

Lowest Sale Price
$194.00

Highest Sale Price
$18.79

Average Sale Price
$20.00

Most Recent Sale Price
48

Number of Sales
$902.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7016.00978.00100.90
MS-693.00194.0018.79
MS-687.009.008.00
MS-677.007.007.00
PO-117.0017.0017.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1987-S Dime, DCAM (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 $978.00.

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 1987-S Dime, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1987-S Dime, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 60.87% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 22.83% / 16.30% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1987-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-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0005/16/2021
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5.0006/16/2019
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC194.0005/03/2015
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0008/03/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections55.0006/22/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections55.0004/06/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/16/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections33.0010/20/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0009/29/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0007/07/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0006/30/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections23.0006/09/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections40.0004/28/2013
PO-1NONEGreat Collections17.0004/07/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections44.0002/17/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections26.0002/03/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0010/28/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections7.0010/28/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections40.0010/07/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0006/17/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections13.0001/08/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/25/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0010/24/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/03/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0008/22/2011
MS-70NGCGreat Collections55.0008/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0007/25/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0007/24/2011
MS-70NGCGreat Collections35.0006/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0001/31/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/31/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/15/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/12/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0005/28/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/19/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0001/22/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0012/08/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/19/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/01/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0009/29/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0004/21/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions25.0003/12/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/26/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/23/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/15/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/05/2007
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0006/04/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions35.0001/31/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions23.0001/24/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions44.0001/22/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions31.0001/17/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions25.0001/15/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions27.0012/06/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions23.0009/27/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/17/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0005/01/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/12/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0001/23/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0001/16/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/22/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0007/18/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0003/20/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/28/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/25/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0009/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0007/20/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/20/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/12/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0005/10/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0005/01/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/21/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0010/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0010/08/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0008/20/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0008/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0007/16/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0006/18/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/01/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions9.0002/26/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions17.0010/01/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions17.0010/01/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/15/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/03/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions25.0001/23/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions16.0011/28/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions12.0012/07/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0007/13/2000