As of May, 2024, a 1797 Dollar 9×7 Stars, Small Letters in circulated condition is worth between $1,750.00 and $135,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $150,000.00 and $400,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $381,875.00 in the 11/15/2013 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot/John Eckstein
Edge: Lettered: HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT
Diameter: 40.00 millimeters
Weight: 27.00 grams
Mintage: 7,776
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Dollars 1795-1803

1797 Dollar 9X7 Stars, Small Letters (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-64400,000.00
MS-63+300,000.00
MS-63250,000.00
MS-62+200,000.00
MS-62175,000.00
MS-61160,000.00
MS-60150,000.00
AU-58+135,000.00
AU-58125,000.00
AU-55+110,000.00
AU-55100,000.00
AU-53+90,000.00
AU-5385,000.00
AU-50+82,500.00
AU-5080,000.00
XF-45+45,000.00
XF-4535,000.00
XF-4030,000.00
VF-3520,000.00
VF-3015,000.00
VF-2512,500.00
VF-2010,000.00
F-157,500.00
F-126,500.00
VG-105,000.00
VG-84,500.00
G-64,000.00
G-43,500.00
AG-33,000.00
FR-22,500.00
PO-11,750.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State150,000.00400,000.00233,571.43
About Uncirculated80,000.00135,000.00100,937.50
Extremely Fine30,000.0045,000.0036,666.67
Fine and Very Fine6,500.0020,000.0011,916.67
Good and Very Good3,500.005,000.004,250.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1,750.003,000.002,416.67

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1797 Draped Bust Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1797 Dollar 9×7 Stars, Large Letters (Regular Strike)1,500.0065,000.0075,000.00250,000.00
1797 Dollar 10×6 Stars (Regular Strike)1,500.0055,000.0065,000.00300,000.00
1797 Dollar BB-73 (Regular Strike)1,500.0065,000.0075,000.00175,000.00
1797 Dollar BB-71 (Regular Strike)1,500.0055,000.0065,000.00300,000.00
1797 Dollar BB-72 (Regular Strike)1,750.00135,000.00150,000.00400,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1797 Dollar 9X7 Stars, Small Letters (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$1,725.00

Lowest Sale Price
$11,500.00

Highest Sale Price
$5,806.79

Average Sale Price
$10,200.00

Most Recent Sale Price
28

Number of Sales
$162,590.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-64264,000.00381,875.00322,937.50
AU-5869,000.0069,000.0069,000.00
AU-5513,800.0048,875.0032,391.67
AU-5318,975.0058,938.0038,956.50
AU-506,600.0050,000.0028,450.00
XF-452,760.0023,000.0016,108.50
XF-402,760.0030,550.0010,588.39
VF-354,290.0014,375.008,793.00
VF-302,185.0013,225.006,817.38
VF-251,610.008,050.004,719.82
VF-201,725.0011,500.005,806.79
F-1537.502,990.001,636.90
F-123,117.003,795.003,456.00
VG-101,725.003,220.002,281.25
VG-82,300.002,300.002,300.00
G-6805.00805.00805.00
G-41,495.002,400.001,947.50
PO-1368.0017,250.006,352.60

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1797 Dollar 9×7 Stars, Small Letters (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $381,875.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1797 Dollar 9×7 Stars, Small Letters (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1797 Dollar 9×7 Stars, Small Letters (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.55% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's with 11.32% / 7.55% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1797 Dollar 9×7 Stars, Small Letters (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions10,200.0001/14/2024
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0007/25/2022
XF-40PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions30,550.0004/28/2022
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0009/08/2019
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers264,000.0011/08/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers13,512.5003/29/2017
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0001/04/2017
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/07/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5007/12/2015
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers7,637.5008/06/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions5,581.2506/04/2014
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7506/04/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions381,875.0011/15/2013
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections13,885.0009/29/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions5,288.0009/25/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions7,931.0008/08/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0003/08/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0001/03/2012
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions3,117.0012/08/2011
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0010/13/2011
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers58,938.0009/06/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0004/27/2011
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/05/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0008/11/2010
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0008/11/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0004/28/2010
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions28,750.0003/24/2010
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0002/03/2010
XF-45PCGSStack's18,515.0006/01/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0004/01/2009
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0003/01/2009
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,900.0002/03/2009
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions13,225.0001/01/2009
VF-20PCGSStack's8,050.0001/01/2009
F-12NONEScotsman3,795.0010/01/2008
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena50,000.0007/26/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0004/01/2008
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions21,850.0004/01/2008
VF-20NGCStack's9,775.0010/16/2007
XF-45PCGSBowers & Merena20,700.0003/01/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions23,000.0002/01/2007
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/01/2007
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0011/29/2006
VF-20PCGSStack's11,500.0011/07/2006
VF-20ANACSStack's6,325.0011/07/2006
VF-30ANACSScotsman7,188.0010/20/2006
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/13/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions7,475.0008/13/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions8,050.0008/13/2006
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers18,975.0005/30/2006
VF-25PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,050.0003/14/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions48,875.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions5,463.0001/01/2006
VF-35PCGSSuperior Galleries14,375.0009/19/2005
XF-40SEGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities14,950.0006/23/2005
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions7,763.0006/02/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/02/2005
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities69,000.0006/01/2005
VF-20NONEStack's8,050.0005/10/2005
VG-10PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,220.0008/15/2004
VF-20NONEStack's/ANR8,050.0006/23/2004
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions368.0001/31/2004
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/31/2004
XF-40NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities13,800.0012/01/2003
VG-10PCGSSuperior Galleries1,725.0011/21/2003
VF-35PCGSSuperior Galleries7,475.0009/14/2003
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,075.0009/23/2002
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena4,140.0009/22/2002
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions18,975.0009/01/2002
XF-40ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers5,290.0002/18/2002
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0002/01/2002
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/01/2002
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions34,500.0001/09/2002
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0008/08/2001
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions4,083.0008/08/2001
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0005/01/2001
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/04/2001
VF-25NGCSuperior Galleries1,610.0010/01/2000
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena2,185.0008/09/2000
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/06/2000
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0008/06/2000
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/06/2000
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/06/2000
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries2,415.0006/05/2000
F-15NONEBowers & Merena1,667.0001/04/2000
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/01/1998
VF-30NONEHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/01/1998
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions13,800.0008/01/1998
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,587.0006/01/1998
F-15NONEHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/19/1998
XF-40NONEStack's6,600.0012/01/1997
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions1,782.0009/01/1997
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/09/1997
XF-45NONEHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/09/1997
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena2,970.0008/01/1996
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions3,190.0005/01/1996
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena4,290.0003/21/1996
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena3,410.0001/26/1996
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena2,915.0001/26/1996
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena2,750.0001/26/1996
VF-25NONEBowers & Merena1,870.0005/01/1995
F-15NONEBowers & Merena1,650.0011/01/1988
AU-50NONEStack's6,600.0001/01/1984
XF-40NONEBowers & Ruddy3,750.0003/01/1980
F-15NONENumismatic Gallery37.5001/01/1945