As of May, 2024, a 1897 Dollar, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,600.00 and $80,000.00, 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 $58,750.00 in the 07/26/2018 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: George T. Morgan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 731
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1897 Dollar, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-68+80,000.00
MS-6870,000.00
MS-67+30,000.00
MS-6725,500.00
MS-66+18,500.00
MS-6617,000.00
MS-65+10,500.00
MS-659,500.00
MS-64+7,250.00
MS-646,250.00
MS-63+5,500.00
MS-634,650.00
MS-62+3,900.00
MS-623,600.00
MS-613,000.00
MS-602,600.00

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 State2,600.0080,000.0018,609.38

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 1897 Morgan 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1897 Dollar (Regular Strike)32.00850.0075.0030,000.00
1897-O Dollar (Regular Strike)32.00750.001,350.00385,000.00
1897-S Dollar (Regular Strike)37.00115.00120.0038,500.00
1897 Dollar (Proof)775.001,800.002,200.0085,000.00
1897 Dollar VAM 6A Pitted Reverse (Regular Strike)61.00118.00135.002,500.00
1897 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.0010,000.00
1897 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0025,000.00
1897-O Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,500.0022,500.00
1897-O Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5,500.0047,500.00
1897-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A125.0015,000.00
1897-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A175.0050,000.00
1897 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,000.0085,000.00

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.

1897 Dollar, Cam (Proof) – 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

$7,188.00

Lowest Sale Price
$35,250.00

Highest Sale Price
$13,900.05

Average Sale Price
$21,150.00

Most Recent Sale Price
22

Number of Sales
$305,801.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6818,975.0058,750.0029,373.08
MS-677,188.0035,250.0013,900.05
MS-66+13,800.0018,010.8015,905.40
MS-665,405.0014,100.008,732.16
MS-654,582.507,638.005,675.38
MS-64+3,840.004,994.004,417.00
MS-642,588.005,750.004,012.23
MS-633,055.003,738.003,396.50
MS-621,380.002,585.002,011.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1897 Dollar, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $58,750.00.

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 1897 Dollar, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1897 Dollar, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.97% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Legend Rare Coin Auctions with 8.05% / 6.90% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1897 Dollar, CAM (Proof) 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
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions18,010.8008/20/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0012/18/2022
MS-64PCGSScotsman4,484.0011/04/2022
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions21,150.0001/27/2022
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers28,800.0011/30/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers18,000.0008/25/2021
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions26,400.0008/22/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,100.0002/25/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers10,800.0011/18/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers6,000.0006/23/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions10,575.0006/27/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0006/09/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,025.2004/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/28/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions18,212.5003/21/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0002/03/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions10,575.0001/27/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions8,700.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0001/14/2019
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions58,750.0007/26/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0007/15/2018
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers9,000.0003/21/2018
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,000.0003/12/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,642.5007/06/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,582.5007/06/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0007/06/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,935.0003/29/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,400.0001/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5001/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions23,500.0010/31/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions35,250.0010/03/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,500.0003/27/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,200.0002/29/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0001/06/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/07/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0012/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2504/23/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0002/03/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions24,675.0008/08/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0007/11/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,728.0003/21/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,638.0010/18/2012
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,994.0010/18/2012
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers5,405.0008/04/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0005/30/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0010/13/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0004/27/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0008/11/2010
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions25,300.0003/24/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/06/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,488.0010/22/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions18,975.0007/31/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions19,550.0004/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0004/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,970.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions6,282.0012/04/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0006/26/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions20,700.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0004/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/13/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11,500.0011/29/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0005/01/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions28,750.0002/01/2007
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena12,650.0002/01/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11,500.0011/29/2006
MS-64PCGSStack's5,750.0011/07/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0010/24/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions32,200.0008/14/2006
MS-68NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities34,500.0008/11/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions29,900.0006/01/2006
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers6,325.0005/30/2006
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,070.0003/27/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0001/05/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions32,200.0011/03/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0011/02/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0003/24/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions10,925.0001/12/2005
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena6,900.0001/09/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,588.0011/04/2004
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,050.0008/15/2004
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0012/04/2003
MS-68NGCGoldberg Auctioneers21,850.0009/17/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,060.0009/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,405.0006/01/2002
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries7,188.0003/08/2001