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 S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 09/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $10
Moderately worn - $14
Slightly worn - $18
Almost no wear - $79
Uncirculated - $150 to $1,410 depending on quality
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $13
Moderately worn - $15
Slightly worn - $16
Almost no wear - $108
Uncirculated - $264 to $6,440
DISCLAIMER: The values quoted are the best available, but may vary due to market fluctuations. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
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.
Please check again and post a new question. 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.
Authentic Hawaiian dimes are dated 1883 not 1888. Look at the coin again and post new question.
10 cents
10c
The US discontinued its half-dime denomination in 1873.
The 1965 dime is a Roosevelt dime. This dime does not carry a mint mark and there were 1,652, 140,000 of them minted in the U.S. They have a value of between 10 cents and 2 dollars.
The Denver Mint didn't open till 1906 and no 1888 dimes were minted in New Orleans, so it can't be a somewhat irregular O either. Please check your coin again, then see the Related Question for more information.