1955 is not a rare year for Roosevelt dimes. 1955 Roosevelt dimes are 90% silver. In average condition their retail value is about 0.07 X the current price of silver; a metal dealer will pay less.
Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter next to the base of the torch. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The letters 'JS' next to Roosevelt's neck are the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 10/2013:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $1.78
Moderately worn - $1.90
Slightly worn - $1.96
Almost no wear - $2.30
Uncirculated - $3.45 to $1340.00 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $1.78
Moderately worn - $1.90
Slightly worn - $1.96
Almost no wear - $2.30
Uncirculated - $3.45 to $71.25
"S" mint mark (San Francisco); last year of issue:
Very worn - $1.78
Moderately worn - $1.90
Slightly worn - $1.96
Almost no wear - $2.30
Uncirculated - $3.45 to $1340.00
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, 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.
"Liberty dime"
ALL American dimes have the word LIBERTY on them so that's not a distinguishing feature. Dimes dated 1946 and later are normally called Roosevelt dimes because they show a picture of President Franklin Roosevelt.
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 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.
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."
Retail value is: $1.75-$2.75
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.
10c
10 cents
It's worth ten cents, maybe less now that the US dollar is way down in value at the end of 2009 year. Maybe worth $.o8. A dime is a dime, but worth less now then ever before!
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.