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Seated Liberty Dime
U.S. collector price guide

1888-S Seated Liberty Dime

Denomination
10¢
Mint
S
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
1,720,000
Guide value by grade$55.00–$4,000
Limited8 priced grades

Collector value is shown by grade, but intrinsic metal value can dominate lower-grade outcomes.

Circulated$55.00
Gem uncirculated$4,000
Updated 2026-06-09published-guideHow the guide works →
Grade Ladder
$55$230$958$4.0kG-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40MS-62MS-63MS-65
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Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
G-4Good
$55
VG-8Very Good
$80
F-12Fine
$115
VF-20Very Fine
$185
EF-40Extremely Fine
$300
MS-62Mint State
$650
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$1,100
MS-65Gem Uncirculated
$4,000

Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.

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Check the gradeValue changes by condition. Compare the grade ladder before using the headline estimate.
Watch melt valueFor silver or gold issues, melt value can become the practical floor.
Verify before buyingUse methodology, source confidence, and recent comps before making purchase decisions.
Common Questions

What is the 1888-S Seated Liberty Dime worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $55.00 to $4,000 depending on grade.

Why does grade matter for the 1888-S Seated Liberty Dime?

Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.

Does melt value affect the 1888-S Seated Liberty Dime?

This page does not show a meaningful melt floor for this coin, but silver and gold issues can have metal value that affects lower-grade outcomes.

Survivor's LedgerNo. cs_us_dime_seated-liberty-dime_1888_s_none
138years survived since minting
Minted
1888 · S
Denomination
10¢
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
1,720,000

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Guide record
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