1897 is a common date Morgan, retail values are $17.00-$26.00 for circulated examples. Mint state coins retail at $30.00.
The 1897-S MORGAN dollar is not scarce or rare, an average retail value for the coin is $26.00-$32.00.
Assuming the coin is circulated, has no mintmark and depending on grade, the 1897 Morgan is a common coin with retail values of $23.00-$32.00.
The face belongs to Miss Liberty.
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Sorry, no 1897 Carson City Morgan's were struck, the last year was 1893
It can't be a Trade Dollar. That coin was specially produced during the years 1873-1885 for use in international commerce, and carry the wording TRADE DOLLAR on the reverse. All $1 coins minted in 1897 were Morgan dollars, named for their designer.
The 1897-S Morgan is a high mintage, common issue. Retail values run from $32.00-$45.00 for circulated coins.
1897 is a common date for Morgan Silver Dollars, circulated coins are valued at $17.00-$26.00
Dwight D. Eisenhower was 7 years old in 1897. Please check your coin again.
Please look at the coin again. The last Carson-City Morgan was struck in 1893.
The 1897-S Morgan is a common date coin. A circulated example is $30.00 to $45.00 depending on the actual grade of the coin.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1897 Morgan dollar is common. The retail values are $33.00-$40.00 depending on condition. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.