# 1938 [PROOF] Mercury Dime — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/1938-proof-coins-mercury-dime-coin

**1938 [PROOF] Mercury Dime** is worth about **$178** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$2,723**.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/1938-proof-coins-mercury-dime-coin

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $178 |
| MS62 | $360 |
| MS66 | $2723 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-26. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DMercury%2520Dime%25201938%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DMercury%2520Dime%25201938%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Mercury Dime |
| Year | 1938 |

## 1938 [PROOF] Mercury Dime value

A raw (ungraded) 1938 [PROOF] Mercury Dime runs around $178, a certified MS62 about $360, and a high-grade MS66 commands $2723.

### What drives the price

Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.

## FAQ

**What is the value difference between ungraded and MS62?**

The ungraded 1938 Mercury Dime has a lower entry price, whereas a graded MS62 example is valued at $350.

**Is the 1938 Mercury Dime a popular series?**

Yes, this is part of the popular Mercury Dime series from the year 1938.

**What year is this specific Mercury Dime?**

This specific offering is for the 1938 Mercury Dime.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/1938-proof-coins-mercury-dime-coin
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-26, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"