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Philly-minted 1917 Lincoln cents are common in all circulated grades and even so into the Gem range. There are adequate supplies of uncirculated specimens to satisfy collector demand. Though, as with any early Lincoln cent, the 1917 Philadelphia cent is a little tougher in grades above MS65. Seek well-struck examples with decent color for the best return.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1746
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1917
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1917
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
196,429,785
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2496
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Coin Value History
1917 1c MS RB
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1917 1c MS RB
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1917 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 196,429,785....
$220
1917 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 196,429,785. ...
$104
1917 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (7/2). Mintage 196,429,785. ...
$336
1917 1c PCGS MS63 RB
$80
1917 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS NGC Census: (16/614). PCGS Population (4/297). Mintage: 196,429,792. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$38
1917 1C, RB
$60
1917 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 196,429,785. ...
$140
1917 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (400/125). NGC Census: (242/143). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$53
1917 1c NGC/CAC MS66 RB (OH)
$375
1917 1c PCGS MS63 RB
$60
1917 1C, RB
$13
1917 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 196,429,785. ...
$121
1917 1c PCGS MS64+ RB
$150
1917 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (20/0). PCGS Population: (14/2). Mintage 196,429,792. ...
$312
(2)1917 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $17.00.... (Total: 2 coins)
$92
1917 1C MS65 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 196,429,785. ...
$104
1917 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (375/119). NGC Census: (220/137). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$67
1917 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (12/1). NGC Census: (20/0). Mintage: 196,429,792. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$329
1917 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (67/226). NGC Census: (85/527). Mintage: 196,429,792. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$44
1917 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (123/20). PCGS Population: (107/18). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mi...
$111
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $80
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $500 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,850 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
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