1974 Dime Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1974 Dime Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1974 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.

1974-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $1,020.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $540.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $1,300.00

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1974 Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $29.00

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $109.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $375.00

  Uncirculated: $2.99 - $262.74
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $1.00 - $2.00

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $250.00

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1974-D Dime (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $35.00

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $52.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $3.25

  Uncirculated: $1.26 - $160.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $1.00 - $2.00

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $750.00

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1974-S Dime, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $7.00 - $2,079.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.50 - $1,877.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $180.00

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1974-S Dime, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $7.00 - $666.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $14.14

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1974-S Dime Thomas Cleveland Proof Set, DCAM (Proof)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $12.00

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1974-S Dime (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $11.00 - $17.00

  Uncirculated: $6.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $53.52

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $91.56

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Design and Specifications of the 1974 Dime

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1974 Roosevelt Dimes significantly impacts their value, especially for higher grades. While these coins are common in circulated conditions, they become progressively scarcer in uncirculated states.

Coins in MS65 (Gem Uncirculated) condition or higher can command premium prices due to their rarity. The quality of the strike, presence of full bands (complete horizontal lines on the torch), and overall eye appeal are crucial factors for top-grade specimens.

Luster is a key consideration for uncirculated coins, with bright, satiny surfaces being highly desirable. Any signs of wear, contact marks, or diminished luster can significantly reduce the coin's grade and value.

While the 1974 Roosevelt Dime is generally common, there are factors that can enhance its value:

1. Full Bands (FB) designation: Coins with sharp, clearly defined horizontal bands on the torch can command a premium, especially in high grades.

2. Toning: Natural, attractive toning can increase desirability among collectors, particularly for uncirculated specimens.

3. Error coins: Although no major varieties are known for this year, any significant mint errors (such as off-center strikes, doubled dies, or wrong planchets) could be valuable.

4. Pristine examples: Superb Gem (MS67 or higher) coins are scarce and can command significant premiums due to their rarity in such high grades.