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The 1917-S Lincoln cent is a semi-key coin in all grades and becomes notably scarce at a grade level as low as XF40. Red uncirculated examples are rare and would require much searching to locate one even in the MS63-64 range. Only a few dozen examples are believed to exist at the MS65RD level and but a tiny handful are known in or approaching the grade of MS66RD. This issue is definitely one that keeps registry set collectors busily looking through auction catalogs for the opportunity to purchase a nice specimen.
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:
1849
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1917, S
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-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
32,620,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2503
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Coin Value History
1917-S 1c MS RD
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1917-S 1c MS RD
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1917-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (3/5). Mintage 32,620,000. ...
$1,440
1917-S 1C MS65+ Red PCGS....
$25,200
1917-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/98). NGC Census: (3/18). Mintage 32,620,000. From Charlie O's Coll...
$432
1917-S Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$100
1917-S 1C, RD
$52
1917-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/23 and 6/4+). NGC Census: (18/2 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,680
1917-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$6,300
1917-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (10/78). NGC Census: (3/18). Mintage: 32,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$376
1917-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/24). NGC Census: (17/2). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 32...
$1,500
1917-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$18,000
1917-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (10/76). NGC Census: (3/17). Mintage: 32,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$441
1917-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/24). NGC Census: (17/2). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 32...
$900
1917-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$13,200
1917-S 1C MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (8/34). PCGS Population (9/75). Mintage: 32,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$374
1917-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$1,440
1917-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,800
1917-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. ...
$1,265
1917-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (77/24). NGC Census: (16/2). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 32,6...
$1,440
1917-S 1C MS65+ Red PCGS. ...
$16,800
1917-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (7/74). NGC Census: (4/16). Mintage: 32,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$1,495
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 – $100
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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