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1897-S $1 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +13.77%
$29.33
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The San Francisco Mint is known for producing some rarities in the Morgan dollar series, but the 1897-S is among the S-mint Morgans that is common in worn grades and lower uncirculated levels. It is, however, quite scarce above MS65. Pieces grading MS67 or higher are extremely rare. PLs and DMPLs are scarce in all grades, with Gems grading MS65 quite rare.

Obverse Description

Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.

Reverse Description

The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.

Catalog Information

GSID: 7631
Designer: George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1897
Reverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 26.73 gr
Weight (oz): 0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.7734 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 38.1
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1897-S
Denomination: $1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 5,825,000
Coinage Type: Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years: 1878-1921
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7250
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Coin Value History
1897-S $1 MS
Value By Grade
1897-S $1 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +13.77%
$29.33
GSID:7631 PCGS:7250 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS68 CAC $45,500 $1,234
MS68 - $38,500 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1897-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$293
Sold 2/11/2026
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS63 ANACS. Mintage 5,825,000....
$165
Sold 2/4/2026
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS66 NGC. CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$1,830
Sold 1/28/2026
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $110.99 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$129
Sold 1/7/2026
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS65 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$660
Sold 12/24/2025
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 Morgan Dollar, Uncertified. Ex: Redfield Collection. Housed in a red Mint State 65 Paramount holder....
$408
Sold 11/12/2025
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS67 PCGS. VAM-6A. The 1897-S is notably scarcer than the Philadelphia coin of this year, although not quite as e...
$6,900
Sold 10/6/2025
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 AU58 NGC. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$69
Sold 5/28/2025
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS61 NGC. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$94
Sold 5/21/2025
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 AU55 CACG. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$67
Sold 8/21/2024
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 VAM-2 AU50 ANACS....
$69
Sold 12/26/2023
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$61
Sold 3/28/2022
DLRC
1897-S $1 PCGS AU53
$45
Sold 10/21/2019
DLRC
1897-S $1 MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$29,900
Sold 1/11/2009
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$293
Sold 1/7/2026
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$180
Sold 12/24/2025
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS66+ PCGS. CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$2,684
Sold 1/17/2026
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$114
Sold 11/5/2025
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 5,825,000. ...
$606
Sold 7/30/2025
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $1 NGC UNC Details (Obv Improperly Cleaned)
$85
Sold 2/15/2021
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