1872 S Seated Liberty Half Dimes : All Varieties

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

There were two major varieties of the 1872 S Seated Liberty Half Dime. One variety had the "S" mint mark struck below or under the bow on the wreath while the other variety had the "S" mint mark struck above the bow near the center of the coin. The difference is depicted in the example comparison image above of both coins.

Major Varieties:
1872 S Seated Liberty Dime - Mint Mark Above Bow
1872 S Seated Liberty Dime - Mint Mark Below Bow

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
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MELT VALUE: $0.8507