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
It's worth exactly one dollar (and it's made of brass, not gold).
2009 50 dollar gold piece 1oz worth money value
A date is needed for an accurate evaluation
mint, uncirculated condition: about $1000, poor condition: $70