As of May, 2024, a 1897 Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $775.00 and $1,800.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,200.00 and $85,000.00, 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 $35,250.00 in the 04/23/2014 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: 731
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

1897 Dollar (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6985,000.00
MS-68+57,500.00
MS-6830,000.00
MS-67+21,500.00
MS-6715,000.00
MS-66+11,500.00
MS-669,250.00
MS-65+8,000.00
MS-657,000.00
MS-64+5,750.00
MS-645,000.00
MS-63+4,650.00
MS-634,600.00
MS-62+3,400.00
MS-623,000.00
MS-612,250.00
MS-602,200.00
AU-58+1,800.00
AU-581,600.00
AU-55+1,450.00
AU-551,375.00
AU-53+1,250.00
AU-531,200.00
AU-50+1,100.00
AU-501,050.00
XF-45+800.00
XF-45775.00

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 State2,200.0085,000.0016,211.76
About Uncirculated1,050.001,800.001,353.13
Extremely Fine775.00800.00787.50

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 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, 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 (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

$1,553.00

Lowest Sale Price
$7,700.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,342.77

Average Sale Price
$5,250.00

Most Recent Sale Price
31

Number of Sales
$103,626.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6816,500.0035,250.0022,753.13
MS-674,235.0018,400.0011,771.54
MS-663,910.009,350.006,142.08
MS-656.307,150.004,843.25
MS-641,553.007,700.003,342.77
MS-63978.003,738.002,326.79
MS-62863.002,990.001,710.76
MS-61891.001,762.501,292.30
MS-60881.252,160.001,370.28
AU-58960.00960.00960.00
AU-53575.00575.00575.00
AU-50633.001,430.00961.33
PO-16,154.006,154.006,154.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1897 Dollar (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $35,250.00.

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 (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1897 Dollar (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 45.79% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 13.68% / 7.37% 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 (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-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC5,750.0003/26/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,680.0002/12/2023
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,655.0004/24/2022
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC5,250.0003/13/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers6,600.0011/30/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0004/25/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,980.0001/27/2021
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,520.0011/18/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0011/18/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0011/18/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,040.0008/09/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0006/09/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0006/09/2019
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers1,800.0008/22/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,600.0007/15/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0006/17/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions960.0002/22/2018
MS-66NGCBonham's5,850.0009/05/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0007/06/2017
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions10,868.7505/18/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers6,756.2503/29/2017
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers2,820.0003/29/2017
MS-63PCGSKagin's3,084.3803/09/2017
MS-60PCGSKagin's1,410.0003/09/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7502/16/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers3,525.0008/09/2016
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,500.0007/25/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/08/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5004/27/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,935.0001/06/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0001/06/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5012/03/2015
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers5,581.2507/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0006/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0003/01/2015
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0012/14/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2511/06/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,056.2509/04/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections2,970.0006/29/2014
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers1,762.5006/28/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions35,250.0004/23/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,693.7504/23/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections11,128.7002/09/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,408.7511/08/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/11/2013
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers2,468.0005/30/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections14,850.0005/19/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,638.0004/24/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,600.0002/07/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0002/07/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,821.0001/09/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,703.0001/09/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections2,530.0012/02/2012
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers12,650.0008/04/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions32,900.0008/02/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0005/30/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections2,530.0003/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0002/02/2012
MS-60PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0002/01/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0012/08/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers2,883.0008/15/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,456.0007/07/2011
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers1,840.0006/14/2011
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers8,913.0002/03/2011
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena6,154.0001/03/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's1,610.0011/10/2010
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena1,220.0011/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/22/2010
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,725.0009/21/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0008/11/2010
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0006/17/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0004/28/2010
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC932.0003/15/2010
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,438.0002/15/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions13,800.0001/06/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/06/2010
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC776.0010/19/2009
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC897.0008/17/2009
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena1,323.0008/05/2009
MS-63PCGSStack's2,185.0007/01/2009
MS-62PCGSStack's1,725.0005/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,520.0002/03/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0010/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,163.0010/01/2008
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions4,313.0009/01/2008
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena2,760.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,223.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,738.0007/31/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/26/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0006/26/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/28/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/01/2008
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena17,250.0004/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0004/01/2008
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,530.0002/28/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0002/13/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,385.0001/09/2008
MS-67NGCStack's14,950.0001/07/2008
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers16,100.0005/29/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0002/01/2007
MS-62PCGSStack's1,495.0001/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/13/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17,825.0009/13/2006
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers9,775.0009/12/2006
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,680.0005/30/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/26/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0004/26/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,430.0004/06/2006
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,415.0003/16/2006
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,485.0002/07/2006
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries18,400.0009/19/2005
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions1,093.0008/01/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0007/25/2005
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries4,945.0005/29/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,065.0003/23/2005
MS-67PCGSKingswood Galleries9,200.0003/03/2005
MS-64NONEStack's3,738.0003/01/2005
MS-61PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/12/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/12/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/12/2005
MS-64ANACSBowers & Merena1,840.0001/09/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9,200.0011/28/2004
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries6,900.0008/16/2004
MS-62NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0008/15/2004
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena9,775.0007/08/2004
MS-62PCGSStack's/ANR1,840.0006/23/2004
MS-62PCGSStack's/ANR1,600.0006/01/2004
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,990.0005/31/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,862.0005/19/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/07/2004
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,775.0012/01/2003
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0007/26/2003
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions1,553.0005/01/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0003/20/2003
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0003/13/2003
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries8,625.0002/24/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0002/01/2003
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries8,050.0001/06/2003
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0001/01/2003
MS-62NGCSuperior Galleries1,265.0008/01/2002
AU-50NONER.M. Smythe1,100.0007/29/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/01/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0002/18/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/09/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0008/08/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/08/2001
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries3,680.0005/27/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,910.0005/01/2001
MS-63PCGSKingswood Galleries1,438.0003/01/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,440.0002/01/2001
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions891.0001/04/2001
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0010/02/2000
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena863.0008/09/2000
MS-68NGCBowers & Merena17,250.0008/09/2000
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0008/06/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,945.0006/01/2000
MS-68PCGSSuperior Galleries19,550.0003/02/2000
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries5,233.0011/17/1999
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena13,225.0008/30/1999
MS-66NGCSotheby's4,675.0006/01/1999
MS-68NGCSuperior Galleries21,850.0002/08/1999
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0009/14/1998
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,449.0006/01/1998
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena9,350.0007/28/1997
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries4,235.0006/02/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena4,840.0005/30/1997
MS-68NONEBowers & Merena20,900.0004/01/1997
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,782.0003/20/1997
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions2,300.0003/20/1997
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena2,090.0003/06/1997
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,960.0008/01/1996
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,365.0005/01/1996
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,180.0001/04/1996
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena5,060.0011/13/1995
AU-50NONEStack's1,430.0010/10/1995
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,180.0006/01/1995
MS-68PCGSBowers & Merena16,500.0001/04/1995
MS-64NONEStack's7,700.0010/01/1992
MS-66NONEDavid Akers9,350.0008/11/1990
MS-63NONEStack's1,650.0008/10/1990
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena7,150.0011/01/1988
MS-64NONEStack's4,125.0001/01/1984
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl6.3006/01/1941