# 1981 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Roosevelt Dime — resale value

**1981 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Roosevelt Dime** is worth about **$5** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$144.95**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $5 |
| MS66 | $145 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-29. 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%3DRoosevelt%2520Dime%25201981%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%3DRoosevelt%2520Dime%25201981%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 | Roosevelt Dime |
| Year | 1981 |
| Mint | S |

## 1981 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Roosevelt Dime value

A raw (ungraded) 1981 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Roosevelt Dime runs around $5, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands $145.

### 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 estimated value range for this 1981 S Roosevelt Dime?**

The value varies significantly; ungraded pieces are available, while a graded MS66 is valued at $140.

**Is the 1981 Roosevelt Dime a common coin?**

This coin belongs to the Roosevelt Dime series and is minted in the S mint mark.

**What grade is the highest valued condition mentioned?**

The highest valued condition mentioned is MS66, which commands a price of $140.

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