efficiency's 1872 S Seated Liberty Half Dimes : Mint Mark Above Bow

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 regarding the location of the mint mark on the reverse of the coin. Depicted above is the variety where the mint mark was struck above the bow on the wreath. The difference between the 1872 S Mint Mark Above Bow vs Below Bow can be seen below in the example image of the coins:

Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD

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)
30	37	42	55	68	120	219	368	-

MELT VALUE: $1.0976