1904-S Barber Dime Value
A 1904-S Barber Dime is worth roughly $4.95 to $231 depending on its condition; the melt floor under every example is $2.64 (spot prices as of 2026-06-01) Certified examples in top grades can run far higher.
1904-S Barber Dime value by grade
| Grade | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| Melt value floor(metal content, 2026-06-01) | $2.64 |
| Good (G-4) | $4.95 to $7.25 |
| Very Good (VG-8) | $6.30 to $9.25 |
| Fine (F-12) | $8.10 to $12.00 |
| Very Fine (VF-20) | $11.00 to $16.50 |
| Extremely Fine (XF-40) | $17.00 to $25.00 |
| About Uncirculated (AU-50) | $24.50 to $36.50 |
| Mint State (MS-60) | $38.00 to $56.00 |
| Choice Unc (MS-63) | $67.50 to $99.00 |
| Gem Unc (MS-65) | $157 to $231 |
Estimated retail range, updated 2026-06-15. Estimates are modeled from mintage rarity and metal content, not auction records. Actual sale prices vary with certification, eye appeal and market timing.
How much is a 1904-S Barber Dime worth today?
Figure roughly $4.95 as the realistic floor for a damage-free, well-worn 1904-S Barber Dime, rising steadily through the grades to about $231 for a certified gem. Cleaned or damaged coins trade below these figures, though never below the $2.64 melt floor.
1904-S Barber Dime specifications
- Series
- Barber Dime
- Year
- 1904
- Mint mark
- S
- Mintage
- 800,000
- Composition
- 90% silver, 10% copper
- Weight
- 2.5 g
- Diameter
- 17.9 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Charles E. Barber
- Silver content
- 0.07234 troy oz
Mintage figure: US Mint reports (approximate).
Where to look for the mint mark
To confirm your 1904 coin is the San Francisco issue, find the small "S". On the reverse, below the wreath bow The mark is small, so tilt the coin under a light if it is not obvious.
What collectors pay for in a 1904-S Barber Dime
A 1904-S Barber Dime is real bullion as well as a collectible: 0.0723 troy ounces of fine silver, or about $2.64 of metal value in every example, regardless of condition.
At 800,000 struck, this is a better date: not a legendary rarity, but clearly harder to locate than the common issues, especially with sharp detail and original surfaces.
The series itself does some of the lifting for the 1904-S Barber Dime: Charles Barber's dime of 1892 replaced the long-running Seated Liberty design after a public competition failed to produce a winner the Mint would accept, so its own chief engraver supplied the design. Broad, multigenerational demand for the design gives every date, including this one, a deep and liquid market.
Summary: the 1904-S Barber Dime is valued between $4.95 and $231 as of 2026-06-15. Estimates combine mintage rarity, key-date status and metal content; they are editorial guidance, not an offer to buy.