There were 2 varieties of dimes minted in 1916 so you have to determine which one you have before attempting to value it.
"Barber" dimes (designed by Charles Barber) have a right-facing portrait of Miss Liberty on the front and the words ONE DIME in a wreath on the back.
"Mercury" dimes (named for the winged Liberty cap worn by Miss Liberty) feature a left-facing portrait on the front and a Roman fasces (reed bundle and axe) on the reverse.
Please check the Related Questions for more about each variety.
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what is the value for an American 1909 silver dime
That's off by about 65 years. Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1853 would be called a Liberty dime or Liberty Seated dime.
Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. Your coin is called a Barber dime, after its designer Charles Barber.
Mercury dimes were made from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1896 would be called a Barber dime after its designer Charles Barber, or a Liberty dime. See the Related Question for values.
10 cents.