What is a 1897 half siver dollar worth?

Answer 1

Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1897 Barber half dollar is fairly common. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most coins show a lot of wear. In general retail values for low grade coins are $24.00-$55.00, better grade are $110.00-$275.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $300.00-$525.00. 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. As of today, the value of the silver in the coin is $5.20.

Answer 2

Depends on the condition of the coin. With the date of 1897 the coin is a Barber Half dollar and values for most circulated coins runs from $13.00-$192.00 depending on the grade. Have a dealer take a look at the coin.