There are 6 possibilities for a cent dated 1909. Some are very valuable, others are only moderately rare. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2011:
Indian head design, no mint mark(Philadelphia)
Very worn condition - $8
Moderately worn - $12
Slightly worn - $13
Almost no wear - $28
Uncirculated - $37 to $312 depending on quality
Indian head design, "S" mint mark under the wreath(San Francisco):
Very worn - $489
Moderately worn - $552
Slightly worn - $670
Almost no wear - $876
Uncirculated - $980 to $2,310
Lincoln design, no mint mark, letters VDB on the back at the bottom rim
Very worn - $8.63
Moderately worn - $10.35
Slightly worn - $11.50
Almost no wear - $14.60
Uncirculated - $19.20 to $156.00
Lincoln design, "S" mint mark under the date, letters VDB on the back at the bottom rim
Very worn - $750.00
Moderately worn - $1060.00
Slightly worn - $1180.00
Almost no wear - $1630.00
Uncirculated - $1660.00 to $4260.00
Lincoln design, no mint mark, no letters at the bottom rim
Very worn condition - $2.13
Moderately worn - $2.59
Slightly worn - $3.45
Almost no wear - $9.80
Uncirculated - $13.20 to $94.90
Lincoln design, "S" mint mark under the date, no letters at the bottom rim
Very worn - $79.35
Moderately worn - $105.60
Slightly worn - $132.00
Almost no wear - $264.00
Uncirculated - $300.00 to $720.00
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the 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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