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Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The small eagle design is slightly modified (improved) from the 1794-5 issues. Seen here standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by a more ornate olive wreath that tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
393196
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight (gr):
1.35 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0434 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0387 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
16.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
15 Stars
Variety 2:
LM-1
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
44,527
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dime
Coinage Years:
1796-1805
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
38597
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Coin Value History
1797 H10c 15 Stars, LM-1 MS
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1797 H10c 15 Stars, LM-1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, AU53 NGC. ...
$8,540
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, VF25 PCGS. CAC....
$6,000
1797 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, V-2. Rarity-3. 15 Stars. EF-40 (NGC).
$5,040
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS....
$4,080
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$13,800
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, AU50 PCGS. CAC....
$12,600
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$26,400
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, XF45 NGC....
$9,000
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, VF30 NGC....
$3,600
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$15,600
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$38,400
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, Clip, R.3, -- Cleaned, Harshly Damaged-- ANACS. VG8 Details. Mintage 44,527....
$432
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, VF35 PCGS. ...
$4,320
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/8). NGC Census: (2/29). VG10. Mintage 44,527. ...
$2,100
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,360
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, VF20 PCGS. ...
$3,960
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, MS62 NGC. ...
$11,100
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, AG3 PCGS. NGC Census: (0/33). PCGS Population: (1/6). Mintage 44,527....
$960
1797 H10C 15 Stars, V-2, LM-1, R.3, Good 6 NGC. ...
$1,410
1797 Draped Bust Half Dime. Logan McCloskey-1. Rarity-3. 15 Stars. Mint State-67 (PCGS).
$164,500
Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1796 H10c MS
Worth: $1,045 – $240,000
1796 H10c LIKERTY MS
Worth: $1,045 – $240,000
1796/5 H10c MS
Worth: $1,350 – $204,000
1797 H10c 15 Stars MS
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1797 H10c 16 Stars MS
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1797 H10c 13 Stars MS
Worth: $2,200 – $144,000
Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Heraldic Eagle, 1800-1805 MS [Type]
Worth: $900 – $422,500
1800 H10c MS
Worth: $900 – $422,500
1800 H10c LIBEKTY MS
Worth: $1,080 – $108,000
1801 H10c MS
Worth: $1,050 – $214,500
1802 H10c MS
Worth: $70,000 – $432,000
1803 H10c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,020 – $90,000
1803 H10c Small 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $108,000
1805 H10c MS
Worth: $1,250 – $48,000
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