Price Guide for 1999 Dime Variants
This guide presents price ranges for 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.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6.00Uncirculated: $13.00 – $3,738.00
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eBayCirculated: $732.00Uncirculated: $1.30 – $69.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $850.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1.00 – $14,375.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.50Uncirculated: $3.25 – $55.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $650.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $1,800.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4.00 – $203.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $2,150.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $9.00 – $74.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5.00 – $103.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $32.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $450.00Uncirculated: $6.00 – $1,438.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.17 – $42.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $20.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $2,990.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $213.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $35.00
Design and Specifications of the 1999 Dime
The 1999 Roosevelt Dime continued the long-standing design that has been in use since 1946. This coin commemorates President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was instrumental in founding the March of Dimes charity. The year 1999 was significant as it marked the penultimate year of the 20th century, a time of technological advancement and economic prosperity in the United States.
| Weight | 2.27 grams |
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| Diameter | 17.91 mm |
| Mint Marks | P, D |
| Composition | 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel (Clad over pure copper core) |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, designed by John R. Sinnock |
| Reverse Design | Torch flanked by olive branch and oak branch, designed by John R. Sinnock |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of a 1999 Dime significantly impacts its value, particularly for circulation strikes. While most circulated examples are worth only face value, coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) can command a premium. The value increases substantially for coins in gem condition (MS65 and above), where surface quality, strike, and luster become crucial factors.
For proof coins, the preservation of mirrored surfaces and cameo contrast are essential. Deep Cameo or Ultra Cameo designations can significantly enhance value, especially in grades PR68 and above.
Mintage: 1,741,410,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in gem (MS65+) condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Mintage: 1,950,750,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in gem (MS65+) condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Mintage: 3,298,814
Rarity Scale: Common for proofs
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in most proof grades, but scarce in perfect (PR70) condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate among proof set collectors
Strike quality is particularly important for 1999 Dimes. Well-struck coins with full bands (complete horizontal lines on the torch) are more desirable and valuable. Toning can also play a role in value, with attractively toned specimens often commanding a premium among collectors.
While major errors are rare for this year, any significant mint errors such as off-center strikes, double dies, or wrong planchets could greatly increase the coin’s value. Additionally, coins with exceptional eye appeal or those certified by reputable grading services may achieve higher prices in the collector market.
