As of May, 2024, a 1797 Half Dime 13 Stars in circulated condition is worth between $1,000.00 and $65,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $75,000.00 and $120,000.00, 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 $46,000.00 in the 01/01/2009 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 16.50 millimeters
Weight: 1.35 grams
Mintage: 44,527
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Dimes 1796-1805

1797 Half 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-63120,000.00
MS-62+100,000.00
MS-6290,000.00
MS-6180,000.00
MS-6075,000.00
AU-58+65,000.00
AU-5860,000.00
AU-55+50,000.00
AU-5545,000.00
AU-53+37,500.00
AU-5332,500.00
AU-50+30,000.00
AU-5027,500.00
XF-45+20,000.00
XF-4517,500.00
XF-4012,500.00
VF-3510,000.00
VF-309,000.00
VF-258,000.00
VF-207,500.00
F-156,500.00
F-126,000.00
VG-105,000.00
VG-84,500.00
G-63,500.00
G-43,000.00
AG-32,000.00
FR-21,250.00
PO-11,000.00

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 State75,000.00120,000.0093,000.00
About Uncirculated27,500.0065,000.0043,437.50
Extremely Fine12,500.0020,000.0016,666.67
Fine and Very Fine6,000.0010,000.007,833.33
Good and Very Good3,000.005,000.004,000.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1,000.002,000.001,416.67

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 Half 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 Half Dime 15 Stars (Regular Strike)1,000.0018,500.0020,000.00225,000.00
1797 Half Dime 16 Stars (Regular Strike)1,000.0021,000.0022,500.00175,000.00
1797 Half Dime LM-1, 15 Stars (Regular Strike)1,000.0018,500.0020,000.00225,000.00
1797 Half Dime LM-2, 16 Stars (Regular Strike)1,000.0021,000.0022,500.00175,000.00
1797 Half Dime LM-3, 16 Stars (Regular Strike)1,500.001,500.0035,000.00175,000.00
1797 Half Dime LM-4, 13 Stars (Regular Strike)1,000.0065,000.0075,000.00120,000.00

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 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

$16.50

Lowest Sale Price
$23,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$11,464.41

Average Sale Price
$10,281.25

Most Recent Sale Price
14

Number of Sales
$160,501.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
AU-5829,900.0040,250.0035,075.00
AU-5525,850.0046,000.0032,566.67
AU-5321,600.0023,500.0022,475.00
AU-504,830.0039,600.0018,798.25
XF-454,125.0023,000.0012,379.63
XF-4016.5023,000.0011,464.41
VF-352,875.0015,525.006,187.00
VF-303,335.007,343.755,339.38
VF-252,530.0012,650.007,205.54
VF-201,705.009,775.003,748.54
F-154,120.734,830.004,475.37
F-12748.003,600.001,779.43
VG-1025.0025.0025.00
VG-81,610.004,320.002,647.50
G-6633.002,300.001,466.50
G-4374.00751.20615.07
AG-3633.00633.00633.00
PO-1546.00690.00618.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1797 Half Dime 13 Stars (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to AU-58. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-55 having the highest max price $46,000.00.

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 Dime 13 Stars (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1797 Half Dime 13 Stars (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 51.32% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's with 11.84% / 10.53% 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 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
XF-40PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions10,281.2512/16/2021
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0010/04/2021
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers21,600.0008/25/2021
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0004/25/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0004/25/2021
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers720.0001/06/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/12/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions751.2007/04/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/03/2018
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers13,200.0011/08/2017
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers7,343.7508/01/2017
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0002/16/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions22,325.0001/04/2017
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers23,500.0011/02/2016
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions4,120.7304/27/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions12,925.0004/26/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions25,850.0006/23/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,821.2504/23/2014
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers7,343.7502/05/2014
VF-20NGCGreat Collections2,475.0011/17/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions25,850.0002/07/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/07/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0010/18/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions11,644.0005/30/2012
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers11,385.0006/14/2011
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/27/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions10,362.0008/11/2010
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0004/28/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0002/03/2010
XF-40PCGSStack's14,950.0007/01/2009
VF-25PCGSBowers & Merena7,935.0003/01/2009
VF-25PCGSStack's9,000.0003/01/2009
AU-50NCSGoldberg Auctioneers4,830.0002/03/2009
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions14,375.0002/01/2009
VF-25PCGSStack's12,650.0001/01/2009
AU-55PCGSStack's46,000.0001/01/2009
XF-40PCGSSuperior Galleries23,000.0009/01/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions15,525.0005/28/2008
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/28/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions374.0004/09/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/13/2008
XF-45PCGSStack's23,000.0008/05/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2007
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0003/01/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions14,375.0001/01/2007
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/01/2007
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena8,913.0008/16/2006
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions4,830.0008/13/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions40,250.0006/01/2006
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0005/30/2006
G-6PCGSSuperior Galleries2,300.0005/28/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/01/2006
AU-50NONECoinhunter39,600.0012/04/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/01/2005
AU-58NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities29,900.0003/09/2004
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0005/01/2003
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0005/01/2003
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions4,830.0003/20/2003
F-12ANACSSuperior Galleries1,265.0002/24/2003
XF-40PCGSBowers & Merena14,950.0001/01/2003
VG-8NONEBowers & Merena1,840.0003/21/2002
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0002/18/2002
AU-50NONEStack's21,850.0001/15/2002
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,553.0001/09/2002
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions4,600.0008/08/2001
G-6NONEBowers & Merena633.0003/15/2001
PO-1NONEStack's546.0010/17/2000
F-12NONEBowers & Merena748.0003/23/2000
VF-25NONEHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/01/1999
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena3,105.0005/30/1999
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries1,705.0009/07/1997
XF-40NONEStack's3,000.0010/16/1996
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena5,500.0005/20/1996
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena4,125.0010/01/1987
XF-40NONEB. Max Mehl16.5006/01/1941
VG-10NONENumismatic Gallery25.0005/01/1941