As of May, 2024, a 1797 Half Cent Plain Edge, BN in circulated condition is worth between $350.00 and $32,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $35,000.00 and $375,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $36,000.00 in the 01/14/2024 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Smith Gardner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.44 grams
Mintage: 127,840
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Liberty Cap Right Half Cents 1794-1797

1797 Half Cent Plain Edge, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66375,000.00
MS-65+225,000.00
MS-65185,000.00
MS-64+130,000.00
MS-64100,000.00
MS-63+60,000.00
MS-6350,000.00
MS-62+42,500.00
MS-6240,000.00
MS-6137,500.00
MS-6035,000.00
AU-58+32,500.00
AU-5830,000.00
AU-55+27,500.00
AU-5526,000.00
AU-53+15,000.00
AU-5312,000.00
AU-50+11,250.00
AU-5010,750.00
XF-45+6,750.00
XF-456,350.00
XF-405,750.00
VF-355,250.00
VF-304,250.00
VF-253,850.00
VF-203,000.00
F-152,250.00
F-121,850.00
VG-101,500.00
VG-81,375.00
G-61,275.00
G-41,200.00
AG-3700.00
FR-2350.00

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 State35,000.00375,000.00116,363.64
About Uncirculated10,750.0032,500.0020,625.00
Extremely Fine5,750.006,750.006,283.33
Fine and Very Fine1,850.005,250.003,408.33
Good and Very Good1,200.001,500.001,337.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good350.00700.00525.00

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 Liberty Cap Half Cent. 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 Half Cent 1 Above 1, BN (Regular Strike)250.0023,000.0024,500.00260,000.00
1797 Half Cent Low Head, Plain Edge, BN (Regular Strike)350.0082,500.00225,000.00225,000.00
1797 Half Cent Lettered Edge, BN (Regular Strike)875.0077,500.00N/AN/A
1797 Half Cent Gripped Edge, BN (Regular Strike)95,000.00225,000.00N/AN/A
1797 Half Cent C-3c Gripped Edge, BN (Regular Strike)85,000.00120,000.00N/AN/A
1797 Half Cent C-1, 1 Above 1, BN (Regular Strike)200.0020,000.0022,000.00300,000.00
1797 Half Cent C-3b LE Low Head, BN (Regular Strike)875.00100,000.00N/AN/A
1797 Half Cent C-1, 1 Above 1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A185,000.00400,000.00
1797 Half Cent C-2 PE Centered Head, BN (Regular Strike)300.0027,500.0031,500.00375,000.00
1797 Half Cent C-3a PE Low Head, BN (Regular Strike)1,100.0090,000.00225,000.00225,000.00

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 Half Cent Plain Edge, Bn (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

$5.50

Lowest Sale Price
$4,140.00

Highest Sale Price
$795.49

Average Sale Price
$1,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
47

Number of Sales
$37,388.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
AU-55+36,000.0036,000.0036,000.00
AU-5514,000.0018,000.0016,416.67
AU-535,405.005,980.005,692.50
AU-50598.009,000.004,131.83
XF-45+3,840.003,840.003,840.00
XF-451,783.0010,638.005,942.00
XF-40384.007,763.003,122.88
VF-351,725.003,680.002,465.00
VF-301,495.004,888.002,992.76
VF-251,880.004,600.002,893.46
VF-20345.005,520.001,691.89
F-15776.003,490.001,638.11
F-125.504,140.00795.49
VG-10240.001,840.00617.73
VG-8127.00720.00319.26
G-6353.00800.00523.24
G-5334.00334.00334.00
G-4121.002,875.00387.60
AG-359.00546.00226.75
FR-262.00252.00134.00
PO-135.001,430.00497.17

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1797 Half Cent Plain Edge, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to AU-55+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-55+ having the highest max price $36,000.00.

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 Half Cent Plain Edge, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1797 Half Cent Plain Edge, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.95% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 8.24% / 5.02% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1797 Half Cent Plain Edge, BN (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
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions36,000.0001/14/2024
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers528.0003/29/2023
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers432.0003/29/2023
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions360.0003/22/2023
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions576.0002/27/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0002/27/2023
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/09/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,720.0008/28/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions528.0007/13/2022
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0007/13/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions372.0007/06/2022
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,200.0005/22/2022
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0003/23/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions720.0009/15/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0007/08/2021
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions504.0006/09/2021
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions384.0004/28/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0004/25/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0004/25/2021
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0004/14/2021
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0001/06/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0010/28/2020
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions384.0009/23/2020
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions336.0008/12/2020
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/11/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0007/22/2020
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers552.0005/20/2020
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions630.0004/15/2020
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0003/25/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0002/26/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0001/15/2020
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions288.0001/01/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0012/07/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions384.0010/25/2019
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions432.0009/11/2019
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0009/11/2019
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers432.0008/20/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions360.0005/22/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/03/2019
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,175.0002/10/2019
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions432.0001/30/2019
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions192.0012/26/2018
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions576.0012/14/2018
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions288.0010/03/2018
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0003/29/2018
VF-30PCGSKagin's2,760.0003/08/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0002/22/2018
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0009/07/2017
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers940.0008/01/2017
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,350.0005/15/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,937.5003/29/2017
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,468.7503/30/2016
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,528.0002/01/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,937.5001/06/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0009/20/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/20/2015
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers2,232.5007/20/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions2,500.4004/26/2015
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions505.2501/07/2015
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0012/21/2014
FR-2PCGSGreat Collections99.0007/06/2014
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions889.4806/04/2014
VF-20NONEMcCawley-Yancey3,500.0005/03/2014
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5002/27/2014
PO-1NGCGreat Collections1,430.0001/19/2014
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers2,923.4011/08/2013
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers529.9311/08/2013
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0011/08/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers675.6311/08/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,938.0011/01/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0010/14/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/25/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0009/25/2013
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions367.0008/08/2013
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,490.0005/19/2013
PO-1NGCGreat Collections133.0004/28/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/24/2013
VG-8ANACSGreat Collections264.0003/17/2013
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers823.0002/22/2013
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions123.0002/04/2013
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions353.0001/09/2013
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions470.0001/09/2013
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers734.3811/16/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions329.0008/02/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0007/12/2012
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers4,112.5006/29/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/30/2012
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0004/18/2012
PO-1NCSStack's Bowers805.0003/22/2012
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers690.0003/22/2012
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/02/2012
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0012/08/2011
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers546.0011/15/2011
FR-2ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0010/17/2011
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,220.0009/06/2011
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers7,763.0009/06/2011
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers10,638.0009/06/2011
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0009/06/2011
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,520.0009/06/2011
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers2,185.0008/15/2011
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers403.0008/13/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions978.0007/07/2011
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,898.0006/01/2011
XF-45NGCScotsman5,405.0010/15/2010
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/22/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0009/22/2010
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions125.0008/30/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0008/11/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions489.0007/08/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions489.0007/08/2010
VF-35PCGSBowers & Merena2,530.0006/17/2010
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/26/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0003/24/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions374.0003/24/2010
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/01/2010
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/03/2010
VG-8NONEBowers & Merena259.0011/13/2009
AU-55PCGSStack's18,000.0007/01/2009
VF-30PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0006/01/2009
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/01/2009
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0004/01/2009
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions978.0003/01/2009
VF-20PCGSStack's1,266.0003/01/2009
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena7,475.0011/01/2008
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions64.0010/27/2008
G-4NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0009/16/2008
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,600.0009/14/2008
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0009/14/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0009/01/2008
VG-8ICGHeritage Auctions196.0009/01/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions489.0009/01/2008
AG-3ICGHeritage Auctions152.0009/01/2008
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/01/2008
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/30/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions473.0007/30/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/30/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/30/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions949.0007/30/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,328.0007/30/2008
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/30/2008
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/26/2008
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0006/26/2008
VF-25NONEHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/29/2008
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/29/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions208.0005/28/2008
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions196.0005/28/2008
VF-30NONEStack's1,495.0005/21/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions345.0005/12/2008
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions208.0004/02/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0004/01/2008
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,415.0003/03/2008
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,899.0001/17/2008
VF-30PCGSStack's4,888.0001/15/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions500.0011/14/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0011/14/2007
F-15PCGSStack's862.5011/13/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0010/02/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/02/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions523.0009/27/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions293.0009/19/2007
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,910.0009/13/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0007/18/2007
F-12NONEBowers & Merena1,553.0006/28/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0006/13/2007
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions460.0005/15/2007
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions581.0005/01/2007
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0004/30/2007
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/09/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0004/02/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions720.0003/01/2007
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,955.0002/13/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2007
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC546.0011/27/2006
VF-20ANACSSuperior Galleries1,093.0011/16/2006
F-12NONEBowers & Merena2,185.0011/09/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0010/24/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0010/24/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions346.0009/19/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0009/19/2006
VF-35NONEStack's1,725.0009/19/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0009/19/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0009/19/2006
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions489.0009/13/2006
VG-10ANACSDavid Lawrence RC403.0009/04/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0007/19/2006
VF-35PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0006/21/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0006/19/2006
AU-50NCSDavid Lawrence RC598.0005/15/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0004/11/2006
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/06/2006
AU-50NONEStack's1,725.0003/01/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0002/15/2006
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0002/09/2006
VF-25PCGSSuperior Galleries2,415.0002/05/2006
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2006
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2006
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/01/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2006
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0012/19/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0011/23/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0011/07/2005
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0009/28/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions360.0007/27/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0006/29/2005
VF-20NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,265.0006/23/2005
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries3,220.0005/29/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0005/09/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0004/17/2005
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0004/17/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0003/16/2005
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions725.0002/23/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions393.0002/23/2005
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries4,830.0002/20/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions197.0002/09/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0002/02/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0012/08/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0011/08/2004
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries1,725.0009/01/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions247.0007/26/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0007/26/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions426.0007/26/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions368.0007/26/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/20/2004
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0006/16/2004
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/16/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0006/03/2004
G-5NONEGoldberg Auctioneers334.0006/02/2004
PO-1PCGSStack's/ANR800.0006/01/2004
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions106.0002/02/2004
PO-1NONEHeritage Auctions495.0001/31/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/07/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions4,140.0009/01/2003
XF-40NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,990.0007/25/2003
F-12NONEScotsman1,265.0007/25/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0006/11/2003
AU-55NGCSuperior Galleries17,250.0005/27/2003
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries2,990.0005/27/2003
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,980.0005/27/2003
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries3,680.0005/27/2003
VF-25NONESuperior Galleries3,910.0005/27/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0005/05/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0005/01/2003
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0004/30/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,208.0003/20/2003
VF-30NONEStack's2,300.0003/11/2003
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0003/03/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0007/28/2002
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions610.0007/27/2002
VF-25NONESuperior Galleries3,738.0006/02/2002
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0006/01/2002
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/01/2002
AU-53PCGSBowers & Merena5,405.0003/21/2002
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0011/18/2001
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions85.0011/18/2001
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0010/03/2001
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0010/03/2001
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0010/03/2001
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions776.0010/03/2001
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0010/03/2001
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0008/04/2001
XF-45NONEStack's1,783.0005/09/2001
VF-30PCGSSuperior Galleries2,070.0003/08/2001
VG-10NONESuperior Galleries805.0002/17/2001
F-12NONEHeritage Auctions230.0011/16/2000
VG-10NONEHeritage Auctions316.0008/06/2000
F-12NONEHeritage Auctions518.0006/01/2000
G-4NONEHeritage Auctions150.0006/01/2000
G-4NONEHeritage Auctions276.0005/04/2000
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0005/04/2000
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers920.0002/06/2000
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions2,875.0001/08/2000
F-15NONEBowers & Merena880.0005/20/1996
G-6NONEBowers & Merena605.0010/01/1987
F-12NONEBowers & Merena880.0010/01/1987
F-12NONEBowers & Merena688.0010/01/1987
AU-55NONEBowers & Ruddy14,000.0011/01/1979
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl5.5006/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery12.5005/01/1941