As of May, 2024, a 1997-S Quarter, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $35.00, 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 $719.00 in the 09/24/2003 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Flanagan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 5.67 grams
Mintage: 1,975,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Washington Quarters 1965 – 1998

1997-S Quarter, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-7035.00
MS-6916.00
MS-68+12.00
MS-6810.00
MS-67+7.00
MS-676.00
MS-66+5.00
MS-665.00
MS-65+5.00
MS-655.00
MS-64+5.00
MS-645.00
MS-63+5.00
MS-635.00
MS-62+5.00
MS-625.00
MS-615.00
MS-605.00

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 State5.0035.008.11

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 1997 Washington Quarter. 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1997-P Quarter (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.003,750.00
1997-D Quarter (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.001,250.00

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.

1997-S Quarter, 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$9.25

Lowest Sale Price
$719.00

Highest Sale Price
$69.97

Average Sale Price
$19.75

Most Recent Sale Price
75

Number of Sales
$5,248.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-709.25719.0069.97
MS-693.0072.0017.23
MS-6711.0011.0011.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1997-S Quarter, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-67 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $719.00.

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 1997-S Quarter, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1997-S Quarter, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.74% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 18.55% / 12.90% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1997-S Quarter, 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-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.7505/03/2020
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0012/21/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0010/05/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0009/28/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections9.2509/14/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0008/17/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0003/16/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0001/19/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections21.0012/15/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections21.0012/01/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0011/17/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0011/10/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0006/02/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0005/26/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0004/14/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections47.0002/17/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0001/13/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections32.0010/28/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections25.0010/07/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0010/07/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0004/18/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/16/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections38.0002/19/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections37.0011/27/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/14/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0010/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/03/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0009/05/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0008/22/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0008/22/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0008/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/15/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/15/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/01/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0007/18/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0001/10/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0007/05/2010
MS-69PCGSBowers & Merena8.0005/03/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0004/26/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0001/11/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/11/2010
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions36.0012/14/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0011/30/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0011/02/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0010/26/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC64.0008/17/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0007/15/2009
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions32.0003/25/2009
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions35.0002/04/2009
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions35.0012/15/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions10.0012/03/2008
MS-70ICGDavid Lawrence RC19.0009/08/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/23/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/10/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions31.0006/25/2008
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC21.0005/19/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0005/05/2008
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC23.0005/01/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions11.0002/06/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions13.0001/23/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0012/10/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/28/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0011/26/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions27.0008/20/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/23/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0003/19/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions42.0003/05/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions31.0002/28/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions51.0002/26/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions31.0002/21/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0002/21/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions42.0002/19/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions37.0002/05/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions57.0001/31/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions50.0001/24/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions42.0001/22/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions31.0001/17/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/15/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions25.0001/15/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions57.0012/11/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions51.0012/06/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0010/09/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions69.0009/27/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0007/12/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0006/21/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/17/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0005/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0004/19/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions86.0002/22/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0001/16/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0012/07/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0012/05/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0011/28/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/02/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/01/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0007/11/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0001/31/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0001/03/2005
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions22.0012/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions250.0003/29/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions34.0001/21/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions33.0001/07/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0012/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/01/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0009/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0009/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/13/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions8.0002/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0011/19/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/03/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions13.0003/27/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0002/06/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11.0011/28/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions19.0009/07/2000