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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:
198152
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:
16 Stars
Variety 2:
LM-2
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:
4
PCGS #:
38598
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Coin Value History
1797 H10c 16 Stars, LM-2 MS
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1797 H10c 16 Stars, LM-2 MS
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| 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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1796-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Heraldic Eagle, 1800-1805 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1803-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$4,148
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$7,930
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, VG8 PCGS. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 ....
$3,294
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, VF25 PCGS. CAC....
$5,760
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, MS65 NGC....
$66,000
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 44,527....
$3,360
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, AU50 PCGS. CAC....
$13,200
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, AU55 PCGS. ...
$10,800
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, VF35 NGC. ...
$3,360
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, Fine 15 NGC. ...
$3,360
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4 -- Bent -- ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. ...
$2,400
1797 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-2. Rarity-4. 16 Stars. VF Details--Bent (PCGS).
$1,116
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, MS66 PCGS Secure. ...
$141,000
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, Fine 12 ANACS....
$2,760
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$5,040
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, VG8 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,115
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, VF30 PCGS. ...
$4,080
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, AU50 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,900
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS....
$4,680
1797 H10C 16 Stars, V-4, LM-2, R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$5,500
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