Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1897Morgan dollar is a common date of the series. Most coins show heavywear. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seenand graded. In general retail values for low grade coins are$32.00-$33.00, better grade are $34.00-$35.00 and coins showingalmost no wear run from $36.00-$38.00. Typical Mint State coins are$40.00-$43.00. Values are a market average and only for coins incollectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched,used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any toa collector or dealer.