1891 is a very common date for Liberty Seated dimes. 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 O or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2011:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $10
Moderately worn - $14
Slightly worn - $18
Almost no wear - $75
Uncirculated - $125 to $9,190 depending on quality
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn - $12
Moderately worn - $14
Slightly worn - $18
Almost no wear - $86
Uncirculated - $144 to $8,910
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $10
Moderately worn - $14
Slightly worn - $17
Almost no wear - $95
Uncirculated - $180 to $1,810
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 Liberty Seated Dime was minted from 1837 to 1891 by the US Mint. There may be two very small holes in the coin that may effect the value of it.
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 Liberty Seated Dime (1837-1891)
The Liberty Seated Dime was minted from 1837 to 1891 by the US Mint. There may be two very small holes in the coin that may effect the value of it.
what is the value for an American 1909 silver dime
It really depends on which coin it is. Is it a US silver dollar or dime? There is a big difference. Is it a world coin? What country is it from? All of these things matter when figuring the value of a 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
A 1988 dime is worth 10 cents.
Face value only.
The Liberty Seated Dime (1837-1891)
10 cents
10c
$1.00
The US discontinued its half-dime denomination in 1873.