Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the Words FIVE CENTS. It may be blank or there may be an S. (The F on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $2
Moderately worn - $6
Slightly worn - $7
Almost no wear - $35
Uncirculated - $55 to $7,350 depending on quality
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn condition - $7
Moderately worn - $25
Slightly worn - $99
Almost no wear - $322
Uncirculated - $530 to $46,480
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