Liberty head cents were minted from 1793 to 1857. You most likely have an Indian Head cent.
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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.
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
A U.S. Liberty Head nickel dated 1897 is not rare. Most circulated coins are valued from $3.00-$20.00. It needs to be seen for an accurate value.
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.
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Liberty head cents were minted from 1793 to 1857. You most likely have an Indian Head cent.
1897 is a common high mintage year of Indian Head cents, average circulated coins are $1.00-$4.00
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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.
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
A U.S. Liberty Head nickel dated 1897 is not rare. Most circulated coins are valued from $3.00-$20.00. It needs to be seen for an accurate value.
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.
You have in your possession a 1897 Coronet Head $5 Half Eagle - if this coin is in fine condition (F12), its value is: $250.
Before the Indian Head penny, the United States minted the Liberty Head penny, also known as the Flying Eagle penny. The Liberty Head design was used from 1856 until 1858, while the Indian Head penny was introduced in 1859. The Liberty Head featured a classic depiction of Lady Liberty and was part of the larger cent coinage reforms during that period.