Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank or there may be an S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2011:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $405
Moderately worn - $552
Slightly worn - $680
Almost no wear - $1,092
Uncirculated - $1,320 to $5,820 depending on quality
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $32
Moderately worn - $69
Slightly worn - $144
Almost no wear - $934
Uncirculated - $2,500 to $14,380
If an 1863 dime doesn't have a mint mark it's important to have it inspected by an expert dealer or appraiser to make sure it isn't an altered 1863-S coin.
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 1863-S half dime has retail values of $23.00-$40.00 in low circulated grade, $60.00-$110.00 mid circulated grade and higher grades are $312.00-$432.00. I do suggest having it graded by a collector or dealer for a better idea on value.
The US discontinued its half-dime denomination 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
The 1863-S half dime has retail values of $23.00-$40.00 in low circulated grade, $60.00-$110.00 mid circulated grade and higher grades are $312.00-$432.00. I do suggest having it graded by a collector or dealer for a better idea on value.
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.
A US dime dated 1944 is a Mercury head dime, it's very common with a value of $2.00 just for the silver.
The British have never produced a "Dime" coin. The "Dime" is a US 10 cent coin.