As of May, 2024, a 1797 Dime 13 Stars in circulated condition is worth between $2,500.00 and $50,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $65,000.00 and $225,000.00, 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 $402,500.00 in the 07/30/2008 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 19.80 millimeters
Weight: 2.70 grams
Mintage: 25,261
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Dimes 1796-1807

1797 Dime 13 Stars (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-64225,000.00
MS-63+135,000.00
MS-63110,000.00
MS-62+85,000.00
MS-6275,000.00
MS-6170,000.00
MS-6065,000.00
AU-58+50,000.00
AU-5845,000.00
AU-55+37,500.00
AU-5535,000.00
AU-53+28,500.00
AU-5327,500.00
AU-50+26,000.00
AU-5025,000.00
XF-45+22,500.00
XF-4520,000.00
XF-4017,500.00
VF-3513,000.00
VF-3012,000.00
VF-2511,000.00
VF-2010,000.00
F-159,000.00
F-128,000.00
VG-107,000.00
VG-86,000.00
G-65,000.00
G-44,500.00
AG-33,500.00
FR-23,000.00
PO-12,500.00

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 State65,000.00225,000.00109,285.71
About Uncirculated25,000.0050,000.0034,312.50
Extremely Fine17,500.0022,500.0020,000.00
Fine and Very Fine8,000.0013,000.0010,500.00
Good and Very Good4,500.007,000.005,625.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good2,500.003,500.003,000.00

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 Draped Bust Dime. 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 Dime 16 Stars (Regular Strike)2,500.0032,500.0035,000.00275,000.00
1797 Dime JR-1 16 Stars (Regular Strike)2,250.0032,500.0035,000.00275,000.00
1797 Dime JR-2 13 Stars (Regular Strike)2,500.0050,000.0060,000.00225,000.00

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 Dime 13 Stars (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

$16,100.00

Lowest Sale Price
$36,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$21,620.45

Average Sale Price
$36,000.00

Most Recent Sale Price
11

Number of Sales
$237,825.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6646,000.0046,000.0046,000.00
MS-65+402,500.00402,500.00402,500.00
MS-6417,050.00176,250.0096,650.00
MS-6251,700.0054,050.0052,875.00
MS-6127,600.0027,600.0027,600.00
MS-6013,200.0013,200.0013,200.00
AU-5814,950.0038,187.5022,484.38
AU-5516,100.0036,000.0021,620.45
AU-5316,200.0016,200.0016,200.00
AU-507,150.0013,800.0011,275.00
XF-454,125.008,625.006,811.33
XF-402,070.007,000.004,790.71
VF-352,255.005,760.003,845.00
VF-302,310.008,750.004,513.75
VF-252,200.002,200.002,200.00
VF-2075.002,990.002,114.17
F-151,980.001,980.001,980.00
F-1225.001,080.00713.33
VG-10700.004,313.003,084.00
VG-81,380.004,313.002,923.58
G-61,955.003,819.002,651.00
G-4978.002,400.001,689.00
AG-3575.002,040.001,439.89
PO-1576.00940.00775.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1797 Dime 13 Stars (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $402,500.00.

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 Dime 13 Stars (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1797 Dime 13 Stars (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 43.48% share, followed by Stack's / Bowers & Merena with 13.04% / 10.87% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1797 Dime 13 Stars (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-55PCGSStack's Bowers36,000.0008/24/2023
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0004/07/2023
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers576.0005/18/2022
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC8,750.0012/26/2021
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0010/04/2021
VG-10NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,825.0009/26/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions16,200.0004/25/2021
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0012/21/2020
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0010/07/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/26/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0003/25/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0002/23/2020
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers5,760.0008/20/2019
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0001/03/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions51,700.0006/08/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions54,050.0001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers176,250.0005/19/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0004/26/2015
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions3,760.0004/26/2015
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7504/23/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions38,187.5004/23/2014
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,528.0012/05/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers940.0004/16/2013
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0001/09/2013
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0008/29/2011
VG-10NONEScotsman700.0007/29/2011
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers1,783.0003/31/2011
AG-3ANACSBonhams & Butterfields1,170.0009/20/2010
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0006/02/2010
AU-55PCGSStack's27,600.0003/02/2010
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions3,738.0010/22/2009
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0009/11/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0004/01/2009
AG-3ANACSBowers & Merena1,150.0003/01/2009
G-6ANACSStack's2,530.0001/01/2009
VG-10NCSSuperior Galleries2,587.0011/01/2008
AG-3NONECoin Galleries1,265.0009/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions402,500.0007/30/2008
AU-55NGCBowers & Merena24,150.0004/01/2008
AG-3NONEStack's1,403.0002/26/2008
AU-55NGCStack's20,125.0001/07/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions16,100.0009/27/2007
AU-55NGCGoldberg Auctioneers17,825.0009/25/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions8,050.0005/01/2007
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/09/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions2,990.0003/01/2007
XF-40NONEStack's6,325.0001/01/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/01/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions20,700.0001/01/2007
AU-50NONEStack's11,500.0010/18/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions16,100.0009/13/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/07/2006
XF-40NONEStack's4,600.0006/27/2006
F-12PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0005/28/2006
XF-40NONEStack's6,900.0003/01/2006
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities18,400.0001/03/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/01/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2006
AU-50NONEStack's12,650.0010/01/2005
MS-61PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities27,600.0007/25/2005
G-6NGCSuperior Galleries2,300.0007/22/2005
VF-30NONEStack's4,025.0003/01/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,783.0001/12/2005
AU-58NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities14,950.0001/10/2005
AU-55PCGSBowers & Merena25,875.0001/09/2005
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0003/25/2004
AU-58NGCSuperior Galleries16,100.0009/14/2003
XF-45NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,980.0009/13/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2003
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0005/01/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions6,613.0003/20/2003
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/01/2003
XF-40SEGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/08/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions7,475.0006/01/2002
AU-50NONEStack's13,800.0001/15/2002
VG-8NONEHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/16/2000
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers46,000.0009/19/1999
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries3,520.0002/01/1997
XF-45PCGSBowers & Merena4,125.0001/08/1997
VF-20NONEStack's1,700.0010/16/1996
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena3,520.0008/01/1996
VF-25NONEBowers & Merena2,200.0005/20/1996
AU-50NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior7,150.0011/29/1995
MS-64NGCAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior17,050.0011/29/1995
MS-60NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior13,200.0011/29/1995
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena2,970.0005/01/1995
F-15NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0003/24/1995
VF-35PCGSBowers & Merena2,255.0003/24/1995
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena2,310.0010/01/1987
XF-40NONEBowers & Ruddy7,000.0009/01/1980
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl25.0006/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery75.0005/01/1941