As of May, 2024, a 1897 Dollar, DMPL in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $160.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $18,400.00 in the 12/03/2009 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: George T. Morgan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 2,822,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1897 Dollar, Dmpl (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6625,000.00
MS-65+7,500.00
MS-652,250.00
MS-64+925.00
MS-64600.00
MS-63+375.00
MS-63300.00
MS-62+250.00
MS-62220.00
MS-61200.00
MS-60160.00

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 State160.0025,000.003,434.55

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-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, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,600.0080,000.00
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, Dmpl (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

$184.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,292.50

Highest Sale Price
$462.22

Average Sale Price
$480.00

Most Recent Sale Price
32

Number of Sales
$14,790.94

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+8,700.0018,000.0012,180.00
MS-663,450.0018,400.0011,883.33
MS-65+1,179.005,175.002,530.67
MS-65552.008,100.002,185.26
MS-64+900.00900.00900.00
MS-64184.001,292.50462.22
MS-6386.00518.00207.98
MS-6263.00264.00135.85

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1897 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $18,400.00.

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, DMPL (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1897 Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.79% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 8.04% / 4.46% 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, DMPL (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
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions15,000.0001/14/2024
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions8,700.0008/20/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions18,000.0007/23/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions480.0006/05/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0003/06/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0006/15/2022
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/16/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0008/26/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0006/22/2021
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers264.0005/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0004/25/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0003/10/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions242.4001/13/2021
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions9,000.0006/07/2020
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,821.2505/14/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/12/2020
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions10,200.0012/07/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,400.4010/24/2019
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers360.0010/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions8,100.0008/18/2019
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers192.0007/31/2019
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers105.0007/31/2019
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,705.0007/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0005/23/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0011/02/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0009/26/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5007/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0003/28/2017
MS-64ICGStack's Bowers235.0001/11/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0004/27/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/06/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7507/14/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions399.5006/21/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7503/01/2015
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections150.9710/26/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections508.1908/10/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5007/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7504/23/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections172.2902/02/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers152.7507/27/2013
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections212.0006/23/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers646.0004/16/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0003/21/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers432.0002/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0001/09/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections343.0003/11/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0003/08/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0003/08/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/02/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0003/24/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0012/03/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0007/31/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0005/26/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0002/02/2009
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0011/05/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/30/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0006/09/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0004/23/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0010/02/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0010/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/27/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0008/22/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/15/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0007/18/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0007/18/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,875.0006/28/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0003/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0009/19/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,990.0008/11/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0007/19/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0009/21/2005
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries3,220.0009/19/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0009/18/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0008/01/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0007/10/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,760.0012/02/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0011/08/2004
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions213.0010/13/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions179.0009/01/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/18/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0008/14/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0006/03/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0005/26/2004
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0003/11/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0001/12/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0010/29/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions426.0005/05/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,277.0003/20/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0009/29/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/13/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,900.0009/12/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions235.0006/13/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0006/02/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions391.0005/01/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,700.0004/12/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0005/18/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0005/18/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/04/2000
MS-66PCGSStack's3,450.0010/20/1999
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/01/1999
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,179.0002/08/1999
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/01/1999
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0008/01/1998
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,552.0003/19/1998
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/09/1998
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,207.0006/01/1997