1934 Dime Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1934 Dime Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1934 Dime variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1934 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $0.60 - $13,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $29.00 - $41.00

  Uncirculated: $14.50 - $2,950.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $40.00 - $11,000.00

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1934-D Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $6.00 - $32.00

  Uncirculated: $0.70 - $920.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $12.50 - $154.00

  Uncirculated: $18.05 - $795.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $4.00 - $65.00

  Uncirculated: $70.00 - $1,500.00

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1934 Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $16.25 - $80.00

  Uncirculated: $0.60 - $1,680.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $14.00 - $42.95

  Uncirculated: $9.50 - $549.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $4.00 - $27.00

  Uncirculated: $30.00 - $1,750.00

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1934-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $30.00

  Uncirculated: $1.00 - $6,325.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $49.66 - $2,161.20
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $75.00 - $7,250.00

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1934-D/D Dime RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $66.00 - $132.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $44.88 - $198.00

  Uncirculated: $1,250.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $15.00 - $85.00

  Uncirculated: $125.00

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1934-D/D Dime RPM FS-501, FB (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $31.00 - $295.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1934 Dime

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of a 1934 Mercury Dime significantly impacts its value. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 or higher) are considerably more valuable than circulated examples. Key factors affecting value include:

1. Luster: Original mint luster adds premium value.
2. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details are more desirable.
3. Surface preservation: Fewer contact marks and blemishes increase value.
4. Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance appeal and value.

Coins graded MS65 or higher are particularly valuable, as they are scarce in such high grades.

Additional factors that can affect the value of a 1934 Mercury Dime include:

1. Full Split Bands (FSB): Coins with fully separated horizontal bands on the fasces on the reverse are more valuable.
2. Die varieties: While no major varieties are known for 1934, any discovered could command a premium.
3. Historical significance: As a Depression-era coin, it holds interest for collectors of this period.
4. Overall eye appeal: Coins with exceptional visual appeal may command premiums above their technical grade.

The Denver mint coins are generally more valuable due to their lower mintage, especially in higher grades.