Look on the front of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the date. It may be blank or there may be a D or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2013:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $1.15
Moderately worn - $1.90
Slightly worn - $5.18
Almost no wear - $22.40
Uncirculated - $33.60 to $169.00 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $6.04
Moderately worn - $9.78
Slightly worn - $19.55
Almost no wear - $89.90
Uncirculated - $150.00 to $617.50
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $17.25
Moderately worn - $26.45
Slightly worn - $39.10
Almost no wear - $102.10
Uncirculated - $168.00 to $1300.00
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 US never minted a silver cent. For starters, it would be worth more than a dime! If you have a Lincoln cent from 1912, it was plated for use in jewelry or something similar. That makes it an altered coin worth face value only. Unplated, its value could have been much more depending on its condition and mint mark.
The Philadelphia issue 1912 Liberty Head Nickel is a common coin and most show a lot of wear and have retail values of $1.00-$3.00
1856 3 cent coin value
A 1912 Nickel was called: a Liberty Head 5 Cent piece - if its condition is at least very good (VG8), its value is: $4.00.
About 1 cent.
The US never minted a silver cent. For starters, it would be worth more than a dime! If you have a Lincoln cent from 1912, it was plated for use in jewelry or something similar. That makes it an altered coin worth face value only. Unplated, its value could have been much more depending on its condition and mint mark.
1 US cent has the same value the world over! i.e. 1 US cent
The Philadelphia issue 1912 Liberty Head Nickel is a common coin and most show a lot of wear and have retail values of $1.00-$3.00
1856 3 cent coin value
A 1912 Nickel was called: a Liberty Head 5 Cent piece - if its condition is at least very good (VG8), its value is: $4.00.
About 1 cent.
It's still worth one cent US.
Its worth about 2 dollarsss
A 1997 US one cent piece? is a Lincoln cent and only face value.
It's worth exactly one cent.
A 1942 US Wheat cent is common, average value is 3 cents.
The coin has face value only.