Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank or there may be an O or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $31
Moderately worn - $55
Slightly worn - $84
Almost no wear - $361
Uncirculated - $780 to $24,380 depending on quality
No mint mark (Philadelphia), "54" under "55" in the date:
Very worn condition - $63
Moderately worn - $127
Slightly worn - $190
Almost no wear - $644
Uncirculated - $1,500 to $33,150
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn condition - $30
Moderately worn - $56
Slightly worn - $80
Almost no wear - $367
Uncirculated - $670 to $48,430
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn condition - $480
Moderately worn - $1,020
Slightly worn - $2,250
Almost no wear - $8,568
Uncirculated - $16,880 to $53,130
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