The American dollar value differs,
it just depends if your trading it for Euros or Yens.
To find the proper value,
use a current converter.
Found here at:
http://moneycentral.msn.com/investor/market/currencyconverter.aspx
what was the value of a dollar in the 1960's
One dollar.
Value is $17.00-$26.00
One dollar.
The 1897-S MORGAN dollar is not scarce or rare, an average retail value for the coin is $26.00-$32.00.
In circulated condition $15.00 to $30.00
The 1972-S Proof Eisenhower Dollar has a current retail value of $6.50
What is the value of a 1971 eisenhower u s proof dollar in a brown box with a gold color u s seal on box?
Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1881-S Morgan dollar is a common, value is $32.00-$38.00 depending on grade.
As of Oct. 2012 the value of a 1881-S US dollar graded MS-63 is $65.
Current average retail value is $40.00
Face value unless it has the mint mark "S".