As of May, 2024, a 1997-S Penny, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1.00 and $80.00, 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 $1,898.00 in the 01/07/2004 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 2,796,678
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: Copper-plated Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1997-S Penny, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-7080.00
MS-6914.00
MS-68+8.00
MS-687.00
MS-67+6.00
MS-676.00
MS-66+5.00
MS-665.00
MS-65+4.00
MS-654.00
MS-64+3.00
MS-643.00
MS-63+2.00
MS-632.00
MS-62+1.00
MS-621.00
MS-611.00
MS-601.00

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 State1.0080.008.50

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 1997 Lincoln Cent (Modern). 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1997 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.0014.00
1997-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.008,000.00
1997 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.006,500.00
1997 Penny FS-101 Doubled Ear, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80.00250.00
1997 Penny FS-101 Doubled Ear, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A85.004,500.00

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.

1997-S Penny, Dcam (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

$6.00

Lowest Sale Price
$155.00

Highest Sale Price
$25.22

Average Sale Price
$21.00

Most Recent Sale Price
91

Number of Sales
$2,295.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7013.001,898.00304.32
MS-696.00155.0025.22
MS-687.0013.009.25
PO-1158.63158.63158.63

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1997-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $1,898.00.

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 1997-S Penny, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1997-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.33% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 16.44% / 15.75% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1997-S Penny, DCAM (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-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0003/27/2022
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0003/20/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0011/24/2021
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0008/29/2021
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0006/06/2018
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0006/27/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0003/28/2017
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0002/01/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0001/31/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2501/10/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0001/03/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7506/14/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7506/14/2015
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0005/17/2015
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions94.0005/10/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5001/18/2015
MS-69NGCGreat Collections12.0007/06/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0006/15/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections84.7005/25/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0004/13/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections165.0004/13/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0003/30/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers173.9003/25/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections165.0003/16/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers185.6503/11/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0003/02/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers197.4002/25/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers209.1502/11/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers220.9001/28/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers220.9001/14/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections198.0012/29/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections275.0009/22/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers158.6307/27/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0007/11/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0006/05/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections9.0005/19/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0004/28/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections275.0003/24/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections12.0002/24/2013
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections6.0002/03/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0012/16/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0012/10/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections363.0010/28/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections11.0007/01/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections6.0005/27/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0002/12/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/02/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0010/24/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections12.0010/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/03/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0010/03/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/26/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/26/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0009/05/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections121.0007/17/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections13.0007/17/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0007/11/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0001/06/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0008/19/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0008/12/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions47.0008/12/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0007/29/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0005/13/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0005/01/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0004/29/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/22/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0004/09/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0002/01/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions45.0001/14/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions11.0010/01/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions98.0009/01/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/18/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0008/18/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0008/04/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions60.0007/21/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0007/02/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0004/21/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/01/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0003/24/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions51.0002/06/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0012/13/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions35.0008/08/2007
MS-70PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0008/04/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0007/23/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions13.0007/02/2007
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC9.0006/18/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0005/16/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/07/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions69.0012/11/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions54.0012/06/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/20/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0010/11/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0009/25/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/31/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/05/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/24/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/06/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/02/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/12/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/28/2005
MS-70ICGDavid Lawrence RC29.0010/17/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0008/29/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/01/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0007/25/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0007/18/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/04/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0004/04/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0003/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0002/23/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/16/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0002/16/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0003/25/2004
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions76.0001/21/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,898.0001/07/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0010/29/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0009/10/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0009/10/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0008/27/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0008/20/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0008/06/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0007/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0007/16/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0006/25/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/18/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0006/11/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/04/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0002/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0001/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0001/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0011/05/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0009/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0004/03/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0012/26/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions22.0004/26/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions17.0012/14/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions20.0011/16/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0008/24/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0003/29/2000