Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the wreath. It may be blank or there may be an O or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $2
Moderately worn - $7
Slightly worn - $9
Almost no wear - $62
Uncirculated - $106 to $4,230 depending on quality
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn condition - $6
Moderately worn - $17
Slightly worn - $26
Almost no wear - $178
Uncirculated - $450 to $12,030
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn condition - $81
Moderately worn - $339
Slightly worn - $450
Almost no wear - $734
Uncirculated - $1,080 to $26,650
AnswerThe 1901 Barber Silver Dime was minted in Philadelphia, New Orleans and San Francisco so the value depends on where it was minted and what condition the coin is in. According to USA Coin Book, these are the values:
Philadelphia (no mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $5.75 up to about $100 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 choice uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $150. Proof coins were also minted in Philadelphia and these are worth about $420 in PR63 choice proof condition.
New Orleans (small "O" mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $6.75 up to about $420 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 choice uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $900.
San Francisco (small "S" mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $80 up to about $940 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 choice uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $1525.
All coin prices depend on characteristics of the coin itself. The wear and condition of the dime play a huge role of its pricing. Along with its mintage of almost 18 million the coin is pretty common. It has a .900 silver composition, so its always worth its silver. A 1901 dime with sell for right around 2-3 dollars. A barber dime like this would de a great gift to a child or grandchild. If your 1901 dime is in very very nice shape it can be worth 70-120 dollars in some cases.
I would check out pcgs.com for more up-to-date pricing and for more information about pricing.
what is the value for an American 1909 silver dime
10 cents.
A US dime is worth one tenth of a US dollar. The numismatic value of a dime, on the other hand, depends on its date, mintmark, and condition (or grade). All US dimes, though, remain legal tender and, thus, are still worth 10 cents.
No such thing. There were no US dimes minted that year.
Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
That would be worth a lot being that they didn't start making them till 1916. A 1901 dime would be a Barber dime . Please see the question "What is the value of a 1901 US dime?" for more information.
See the related links below labeled "Front" and "Back" for a picture of a 1901 US dime.
Cleaning reduces the value of any coin.
There's no dime called a "wheat dime". There are the famous wheat CENTS, of course, that carry the images of two wheat ears on the back, but a 1901 dime has a wreath on the back and is frequently called a Barber dime after its designer Charles Barber.
Please post a new question with the coin's country of origin. The last US half dimes were minted in 1873.
what is the value for an American 1909 silver dime
The value of a US dime marked "ten centavos" is zero, since it is a fake. A real US dime is marked "one dime," not "ten centavos."
a 1917 us dime is called a mercury dime. its not that rare so it is worth about a dollar
A 1988 dime is worth 10 cents.
Face value only.
10 cents
10c