This design, called a Barber dime after its designer Charles Barber, was produced at 4 different mints in 1909. 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 a D, O or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 11/2012:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $3
Moderately worn - $6
Slightly worn - $8
Almost no wear - $60
Uncirculated - $104 to $6,830 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $8
Moderately worn - $65
Slightly worn - $94
Almost no wear - $260
Uncirculated - $510 to $9,430
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn - $5
Moderately worn - $12
Slightly worn - $22
Almost no wear - $131
Uncirculated - $240 to $14,630
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $8
Moderately worn - $89
Slightly worn - $132
Almost no wear - $346
Uncirculated - $570 to $18,530
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. 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.
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
Face value only.
The US discontinued its half-dime denomination in 1873.
The US never minted an "Indian head" dime. The only low-denomination coins with an Indian head design were cents (1859-1909) and nickels (1913-1938) neither of which was minted in 1944 or could be mistaken for a dime. Please check what you have and post a new question.
what is the value for an American 1909 silver dime
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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 Dime Novel Detective - 1909 was released on: USA: 1 March 1909
Dime Novel Dan - 1909 was released on: USA: 15 May 1909
A 1988 dime is worth 10 cents.
Face value only.
10 cents
10c
The US discontinued its half-dime denomination in 1873.
The US never minted an "Indian head" dime. The only low-denomination coins with an Indian head design were cents (1859-1909) and nickels (1913-1938) neither of which was minted in 1944 or could be mistaken for a dime. Please check what you have and post a new question.