As of May, 2024, a 1797 Half Dime LM-1, 15 Stars in circulated condition is worth between $1,000.00 and $18,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $20,000.00 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 $24,150.00 in the 06/29/2005 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, 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 Lm-1, 15 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-67225,000.00
MS-66+175,000.00
MS-66125,000.00
MS-65+100,000.00
MS-6590,000.00
MS-64+50,000.00
MS-6445,000.00
MS-63+40,000.00
MS-6335,000.00
MS-62+27,500.00
MS-6225,000.00
MS-6122,500.00
MS-6020,000.00
AU-58+18,500.00
AU-5817,500.00
AU-55+16,000.00
AU-5515,000.00
AU-53+13,500.00
AU-5312,500.00
AU-50+11,500.00
AU-5011,000.00
XF-45+10,000.00
XF-459,000.00
XF-408,500.00
VF-357,000.00
VF-306,500.00
VF-256,000.00
VF-205,500.00
F-155,000.00
F-124,500.00
VG-103,500.00
VG-83,000.00
G-62,500.00
G-42,000.00
AG-31,500.00
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 State20,000.00225,000.0075,384.62
About Uncirculated11,000.0018,500.0014,437.50
Extremely Fine8,500.0010,000.009,166.67
Fine and Very Fine4,500.007,000.005,750.00
Good and Very Good2,000.003,500.002,750.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1,000.001,500.001,250.00

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 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 13 Stars (Regular Strike)1,000.0065,000.0075,000.00120,000.00
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 Lm-1, 15 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

$2,530.00

Lowest Sale Price
$7,343.75

Highest Sale Price
$5,026.00

Average Sale Price
$7,000.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$50,260.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6314,412.0020,000.0017,270.67
MS-6213,800.0024,150.0018,975.00
AU-557,200.0023,000.0015,100.00
AU-536,900.0012,925.009,180.00
AU-502,760.008,400.006,058.75
XF-459,000.009,000.009,000.00
XF-402,530.007,343.755,026.00
VF-353,360.005,175.004,205.00
VF-303,360.004,259.383,712.63
VF-253,600.003,600.003,600.00
VF-20910.633,760.002,226.63
F-121,140.003,055.001,750.80
VG-10432.002,400.001,788.50
AG-3470.00470.00470.00
PO-1978.00978.00978.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1797 Half Dime LM-1, 15 Stars (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-62 having the highest max price $24,150.00.

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 LM-1, 15 Stars (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1797 Half Dime LM-1, 15 Stars (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.09% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 14.55% / 3.64% 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 LM-1, 15 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
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/14/2024
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions9,000.0001/14/2024
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0012/18/2022
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC7,000.0010/30/2022
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions432.0008/17/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions14,412.0007/17/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions17,400.0003/21/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0003/14/2022
AU-53PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,925.0012/16/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions2,100.0011/14/2021
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions2,400.0011/14/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions4,920.0010/18/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions10,800.0010/17/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions13,800.0008/18/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0005/01/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0001/14/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0001/14/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/14/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0011/11/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0009/09/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0007/15/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0006/21/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0002/22/2018
XF-40PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,343.7512/14/2017
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions8,400.0011/01/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions5,992.5008/02/2017
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0007/06/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0006/08/2017
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0010/31/2016
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0010/03/2016
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5006/08/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,702.5004/26/2015
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers7,637.5003/27/2015
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0001/11/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5001/07/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions5,640.0001/07/2015
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,175.0010/31/2014
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7509/04/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions2,467.5008/05/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions910.6306/04/2014
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers3,936.2509/20/2013
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers3,760.0007/27/2013
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers5,875.0004/16/2013
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers4,259.3808/04/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/02/2012
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers23,000.0011/15/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions978.0010/13/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/03/2011
F-12NGCBowers & Merena1,279.0011/13/2009
VF-35NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,175.0009/16/2008
VF-25PCGSStack's3,600.0006/20/2007
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities20,000.0008/11/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions24,150.0006/29/2005
F-12PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,600.0011/30/2004
XF-40NONEStack's2,530.0008/10/1990