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1888 Seated Liberty Dime
Dimes · Seated Liberty Dimes · 1837–1891
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 5,496,487 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $5.47 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1893 |
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Philadelphia struck 5,496,487 dimes in 1888. Benjamin Harrison defeated Cleveland in the Electoral College that November despite losing the popular vote. The 1888 is common in circulated grades.
Price GuideTypical retail prices for problem-free examples.
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| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $15–$17.50 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $17.50–$20 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $19–$22 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $23–$26 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $31–$35 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $68–$79 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $124–$143 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $270–$285 |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
Other Varieties & References
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Key Varieties
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Seated Liberty Dimes varieties →References
- PCGS CoinFacts: Seated Liberty Dimes
- NGC Coin Explorer: Seated Liberty Dimes
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)
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