As of May, 2024, a 1797 Half Dollar Overton 101a in circulated condition is worth between $25,000.00 and $325,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $335,000.00 and $2,000,000.00, 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 $1,680,000.00 in the 03/31/2021 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot/John Eckstein
Edge: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Diameter: 32.50 millimeters
Weight: 13.48 grams
Mintage: 2,984
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Half Dollars 1796-1807

1797 Half Dollar Overton 101A (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-662,000,000.00
MS-65+1,750,000.00
MS-651,250,000.00
MS-64+750,000.00
MS-64650,000.00
MS-63+500,000.00
MS-63450,000.00
MS-62+400,000.00
MS-62375,000.00
MS-61350,000.00
MS-60335,000.00
AU-58+325,000.00
AU-58310,000.00
AU-55+300,000.00
AU-55275,000.00
AU-53+260,000.00
AU-53250,000.00
AU-50+210,000.00
AU-50200,000.00
XF-45+185,000.00
XF-45175,000.00
XF-40150,000.00
VF-35125,000.00
VF-30100,000.00
VF-2585,000.00
VF-2075,000.00
F-1570,000.00
F-1265,000.00
VG-1055,000.00
VG-850,000.00
G-645,000.00
G-440,000.00
AG-330,000.00
FR-227,500.00
PO-125,000.00

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 State335,000.002,000,000.00800,909.09
About Uncirculated200,000.00325,000.00266,250.00
Extremely Fine150,000.00185,000.00170,000.00
Fine and Very Fine65,000.00125,000.0086,666.67
Good and Very Good40,000.0055,000.0047,500.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good25,000.0030,000.0027,500.00

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 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1797 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)25,000.00325,000.00335,000.002,000,000.00
1797 Half Dollar Overton 101 (Regular Strike)32,500.00300,000.00N/AN/A
1797 Half Dollar Overton 102 (Regular Strike)70,000.00325,000.00N/AN/A

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 Dollar Overton 101A (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

$42,300.00

Lowest Sale Price
$69,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$57,100.00

Average Sale Price
$42,300.00

Most Recent Sale Price
3

Number of Sales
$171,300.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,680,000.001,680,000.001,680,000.00
MS-65+1,292,500.001,292,500.001,292,500.00
MS-64493,500.00493,500.00493,500.00
AU-58253,000.00253,000.00253,000.00
AU-53160,000.00160,000.00160,000.00
AU-5084,000.00132,000.00108,000.00
XF-45123,375.00123,375.00123,375.00
XF-4085,000.0085,000.0085,000.00
VF-2042,300.0069,000.0057,100.00
F-1544,400.0050,400.0047,400.00
VG-821,600.0031,200.0026,400.00
G-641,125.0041,125.0041,125.00
PO-118,800.0018,800.0018,800.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1797 Half Dollar Overton 101a (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $1,680,000.00.

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 Dollar Overton 101a (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1797 Half Dollar Overton 101a (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.67% share, followed by Stack's / Stack's Bowers with 22.22% / 11.11% 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 Dollar Overton 101a (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
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,680,000.0003/31/2021
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions21,600.0001/14/2019
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions50,400.0001/14/2019
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions44,400.0009/09/2018
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers84,000.0008/22/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions132,000.0008/19/2018
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions31,200.0008/19/2018
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions41,125.0006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493,500.0004/26/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions123,375.0004/26/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions42,300.0001/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292,500.0008/05/2014
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0007/10/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions253,000.0008/11/2010
XF-40PCGSStack's85,000.0011/09/2009
AU-53PCGSStack's160,000.0011/01/2008
VF-20PCGSStack's69,000.0006/01/2008
VF-20PCGSStack's60,000.0006/01/2008