As of May, 2024, a 1897 Half Dollar, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3,000.00 and $65,000.00, 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 $80,500.00 in the 05/25/2005 by renowned auctioneer American Numismatic Rarities, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 12.50 grams
Mintage: 731
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

1897 Half Dollar, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6965,000.00
MS-68+45,000.00
MS-6832,500.00
MS-67+25,000.00
MS-6714,500.00
MS-66+9,000.00
MS-667,500.00
MS-65+6,750.00
MS-656,250.00
MS-64+4,250.00
MS-643,750.00
MS-63+3,300.00
MS-633,000.00

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 State3,000.0065,000.0017,369.23

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 1897 Barber Half Dollar. 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1897 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)27.00700.00750.0040,000.00
1897-O Half Dollar (Regular Strike)80.003,150.003,600.0065,000.00
1897-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike)60.003,250.003,350.0060,000.00
1897 Half Dollar (Proof)N/AN/A665.0015,000.00
1897 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0025,000.00

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.

1897 Half Dollar, 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$5,640.00
Lowest Sale Price
$19,550.00
Highest Sale Price
$11,980.06
Average Sale Price
$10,800.00
Most Recent Sale Price
28
Number of Sales
$335,441.75
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6950,600.0080,500.0068,616.67
MS-68+29,375.0029,375.0029,375.00
MS-685,750.0039,100.0018,401.95
MS-67+12,000.0021,737.5016,512.50
MS-675,640.0019,550.0011,980.06
MS-664,831.0011,163.006,928.30
MS-65+5,280.005,640.005,460.00
MS-655,405.005,750.005,577.50
MS-642,185.004,080.002,778.67
PO-13,800.003,800.003,800.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1897 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $80,500.00.

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 1897 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1897 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.07% share, followed by American Numismatic Rarities / Legend Rare Coin Auctions with 4.88% / 4.88% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1897 Half Dollar, 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-67NGCHeritage Auctions10,800.0011/19/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0008/20/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0005/07/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,640.0002/12/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13,750.0002/05/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions20,400.0001/15/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0008/28/2022
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions21,737.5001/27/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16,800.0002/25/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,640.0009/20/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,640.0004/26/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions19,200.0004/26/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions18,600.0012/07/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions15,275.0010/24/2019
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions12,000.0008/18/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0002/03/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0003/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0003/29/2018
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,687.5010/26/2017
MS-66PCGSScotsman7,475.0007/21/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0004/26/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11,456.2504/26/2017
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers12,925.0011/02/2016
MS-68+PCGSHeritage Auctions29,375.0003/03/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers11,163.0010/02/2015
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,100.0002/19/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0001/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5011/06/2014
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions17,625.0001/08/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions15,275.0001/08/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions27,025.0011/15/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections10,175.0007/28/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,756.0007/11/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections14,993.0005/05/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,400.0004/24/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0002/07/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0008/02/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0007/12/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0003/08/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions13,800.0001/03/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions13,800.0010/13/2011
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers12,650.0008/18/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions13,800.0008/11/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions74,750.0008/11/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions13,800.0004/27/2011
MS-68NGCStack's14,950.0001/26/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/28/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2009
MS-69NGCBowers & Merena50,600.0001/01/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena12,075.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,405.0009/16/2008
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions8,625.0007/30/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0007/01/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0006/26/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0006/26/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,163.0002/04/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0001/01/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's5,750.0006/20/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0004/09/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0002/09/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,190.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,530.0012/06/2005
MS-69NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities80,500.0005/25/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0003/24/2005
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries5,405.0002/20/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions29,843.0002/01/2005
MS-68PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities39,100.0011/30/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions13,225.0008/18/2004
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,800.0008/15/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions23,575.0007/20/2004
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers7,188.0001/28/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions23,000.0001/07/2004
MS-68PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers24,150.0009/17/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0003/20/2003
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries8,625.0002/24/2003
MS-68ICGBowers & Merena5,750.0001/01/2003
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries4,831.0008/08/2002

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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