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1868-S

Half Dimes · Seated Liberty Half Dimes · 1837–1873
Regular
Weight1.24 g
Diameter15.5 mm
MintSan Francisco
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 280,000
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
DesignerChristian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-1133

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About this coinHistory

San Francisco produced 280,000 half dimes in 1868, a step up from the 120,000 mintages of 1865-1867. The 1868-S is more available than the earlier San Francisco issues and trades as a common-date branch mint coin. The S mintmark appears on the reverse.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $21 $24
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $24 $27
F-12 Fine (F) $34 $39
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $41 $47
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $68 $79
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $117 $135
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $255 $295
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $735 $775
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1868-S Seated Liberty Half Dime worth?
In Good condition it runs about $21–$24, rising to roughly $255–$295 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1868-S Seated Liberty Half Dimes were minted?
280,000 were struck.
What is a 1868-S Seated Liberty Half Dime made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 1.24 g.
What is the melt value of a 1868-S Seated Liberty Half Dime?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1868-S Seated Liberty Half Dime a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.