Unless it's uncirculated (or nearly so) it's only worth a few cents. 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 04/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $0.05
Moderately worn - $0.06
Slightly worn - $0.07
Almost no wear - $0.10
Uncirculated - $1.15 to $10.80 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Moderately worn - $0.06
Slightly worn - $0.07
Almost no wear - $0.10
Uncirculated - $0.18 to $27.50
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Moderately worn - $0.06
Slightly worn - $0.08
Almost no wear - $0.20
Uncirculated - $0.21 to $22.50
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