A US Indian Head cent dated 1897 is valued at $1.00-$3.00 retail in average circulated condition.
Assuming you mean a U.S. Indian Head cent and not a British penny, 1897 is a common date for Indian Head Cents. In average circulated condition it's worth $1.00-$3.00.
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1897 is a common high mintage year of Indian Head cents, average circulated coins are $1.00-$4.00
George Penny was born in 1897.
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1897 is not a rare date for Indian Head cents. If it is in so-called "good" condition (G4, actually very worn), its value is: $2.00; if it's moderately worn (VF20) its value is $4.00 if its mint state is MS60, the value rises to: $50.00.
Liberty head cents were minted from 1793 to 1857. You most likely have an Indian Head cent.
The 1882 has a value of $5-$10 depending upon how slight the wear is. The 1889 has a similar value.
Assuming that you're referring to an American cent and not a British penny, 1897 is not a rare date for Indian Head Cents. In average circulated condition it's worth about a dollar. If the LIBERTY in the headband is complete and easily readable it's worth about $2.00. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $25 - 30
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