1797 Draped Bust Dimes : 13 Stars

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

There were two major varieties of the 1797 Draped Bust Dime. This one happens to have 13 stars along the rim on the obverse of the coin while the other variety has 16 stars. Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$3,636	$4,944	$7,813	$9,973	$20,090	$27,084	$49,961	$118,829	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1797 Draped Bust Dime (13 Stars Variety) is Worth $4,944 in Average Condition and can be Worth $49,961 to $118,829 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $5.3069