The coins need to be seen for an accurate value. Both dates are considered common. The 1880 is a little better date than the 1897. A coin in average circulated condition (below the grade of EF-40) is valued at $3.00-$10.00. For the 1897, values are $1.00-$4.00. 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.
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.
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.
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
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. Indian Head cents were made at San Francisco only in 1908 and 1909. The "S" mint mark is on the back under the wreath.
It is worth $1.00. Check on (about.com)Indian head penny
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.
A US Indian Head cent dated 1897 is valued at $1.00-$3.00 retail in average circulated condition.
1897 is a common high mintage year of Indian Head cents, average circulated coins are $1.00-$4.00
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
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. Indian Head cents were made at San Francisco only in 1908 and 1909. The "S" mint mark is on the back under the wreath.
George Penny was born in 1897.
How much would an 1897 indain head penny be worth today in 2012
About a dollar depending on condition and that isn't a rare year for Indian heads