Answer
First look at the back to see if there is a mintmark -- above the "DO" in DOLLAR. There may be an "O" or an "S".
Numismedia lists the following retail values as of 10/2009:
No mint mark:
Very worn condition - $105
Moderately worn - $160
Slightly worn - $180
Almost no wear - $210
Uncirculated - $300 to $2000 depending on how well-struck it is.
"O" mint mark:
Very worn condition - $16
Moderately worn - $17
Slightly worn - $21
Almost no wear - $22
Uncirculated - $36 to $400
"S" mint mark:
Very worn condition - $18
Moderately worn - $24
Slightly worn - $35
Almost no wear - $100
Uncirculated - $300 to $3310
"E Pluribus Unum"Nearly all American coins carry the motto "E Pluribus Unum" ("From Many, One") so noting that a coin carries that
Wording isn't specific enough to identify it.
