A dime dated 1896 is called a Barber Dime after its designer, Charles Barber. 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 05/2011:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $13
Moderately worn - $53
Slightly worn - $74
Almost no wear - $111
Uncirculated - $180 to $13,000 depending on quality
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn - $83
Moderately worn - $300
Slightly worn - $402
Almost no wear - $824
Uncirculated - $1,170 to $19,500
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $89
Moderately worn - $306
Slightly worn - $340
Almost no wear - $538
Uncirculated - $810 to $7,120
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.
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∙ 13y agoThe 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 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.
Mercury dimes were made from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1896 would be called a Barber dime after its designer Charles Barber, or a Liberty dime. See the Related Question for values.
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 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.