1897 is not a rare year for half-eagle coins. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the eagle. It may be blank or there may be an S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 07/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $324
Moderately worn - $384
Slightly worn - $408
Almost no wear - $443
Uncirculated - $492 to $7,350 depending on quality
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $324
Moderately worn - $384
Slightly worn - $408
Almost no wear - $467
Uncirculated - $720 to $11,910
As of today bullion value is $541.00. Retail values for circulated coins are $600.00-$750.00 with uncirculated coins at $830.00+
about 13.000 euro
It's NOT gold and just a dollar. The last year the US made a one dollar gold coin was 1889.
About $325, for its gold content.
1896S .999 fine gold
value of an five dollar gold liberty head
As of today bullion value is $541.00. Retail values for circulated coins are $600.00-$750.00 with uncirculated coins at $830.00+
Current value is $109.44
about 13.000 euro
As of today about $250.00
It's NOT gold and just a dollar. The last year the US made a one dollar gold coin was 1889.
About $325, for its gold content.
1896S .999 fine gold
2009 50 dollar gold piece 1oz worth money value
It's worth exactly one dollar (and it's made of brass, not gold).
mint, uncirculated condition: about $1000, poor condition: $70
A date is needed for an accurate evaluation