You can see in the photos it has die cracks on both sides. The date has pretty good size break.
I wouldn't think the die would have lasted much longer after that strike. Would make a nice addition to your collection. The item "1897 Great Britain 1/2 Penny High Sea PCGS MS-64 RB Die Break" is in sale since Friday, February 26, 2021. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Europe\UK (Great Britain)\Half Penny".The seller is "ovaltrack" and is located in Rogersville, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.