Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter next to the base of the torch. It may be blank or there may be a D or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $1.56
Moderately worn - $1.59
Slightly worn - $1.60
Almost no wear - $2
Uncirculated - $3.45 to $1340.00 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn condition - $1.56
Moderately worn - $1.59
Slightly worn - $1.60
Almost no wear - $2
Uncirculated - $2.76 to $1340.00
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn condition - $1.56
Moderately worn - $1.59
Slightly worn - $1.73
Almost no wear - $6
Uncirculated - $23.00 to $1380.00
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what is the value for an American 1909 silver dime
About $2 for silver scrap regardless of the condition.
These sell for about $2 in online auctions.
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.