This 1870 S Seated Liberty dime averages $221, although this coin certified in mint condition is valued at over 10 times this at $2386. There should be an S on the other side centered near the bottom . While the silver content ( melt value) is only about $1.00, a coin even in poor condition is reported to be valued at about $220. read more
The 1870-S Seated Liberty half dime, known from a single example, is one of the great mysteries of U.S. coinage. Six pair of obverse and reverse dies were shipped to the San Francisco Mint, according to Mint records, however this single coin is known today. read more