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Half Dollars Barber 1897-S
1897 S Barber Half Dollars
Early Silver Half Dollars
Mintage: 933,900
Metal Composition: 90% Silver - 10% Copper
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Mass / Weight: 12.5 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-63)
Proof (PR-63)
$241 $328 $514 $737 $1,461 $2,273 $3,485 $4,687 -
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1897-S Barber Half Dollar is Worth $328 in Average Condition and can be Worth $3,485 to $4,687 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $21.17
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Condition: Circulated
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Condition: VG+
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Condition: Circulated
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Condition: Circulated