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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:
1745
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:
Copper
PCGS #:
2495
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Coin Value History
1917 1c MS BN
Value By Grade
1917 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$185.00 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $155.00 | $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 |
1917 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS63 Brown NGC. ...
$268
1917 1C MS64 Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 196,429,785....
$183
1917 Lincoln Cent. Rim Clip. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$24
1917 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 30% Off Center -- VF30 Brown NGC....
$870
1917 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck -- MS62 Brown NGC....
$234
1917 1C Lincoln Cent -- Off Center -- MS61 Brown ANACS. ...
$99
1917 Lincoln Cent. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
$168
1917 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 50% Off Center @11:00 -- AU50 ANACS. ...
$210
1917 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck, Rotated in Collar -- Good 4 NGC. ...
$186
1917 1C Double Die Obverse, Die 1 VG10 ANACS. NGC Census: (11/200). PCGS Population (3/105). Mintage: 196,429,792. (#2495)...
$126
1917 1C Lincoln Cent--Double Struck, 2nd Strike 15% Off Center--AU58 PCGS. ...
$920
1917 1C --Recolored--MS60 Brown ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/51). PCGS Population (1/42). Mintage: 196,429,792. Num...
$47
1917 1C Doubled Die Obverse XF45 ANACS. ...
$1,495
1917 1C Double Die Obverse Die1 G6 ANACS. FS-013.NGC Census: (3/85). PCGS Population (6/44). Mintage: 196,429,792. (#2495)...
$92
1917 1C Double Die Obverse Die 1 VG8 ANACS. FS-101. NGC Census: (0/72). PCGS Population (3/34). Mintage: 196,429,792. Numis...
$121
1917 1C, BN
$8
1917-D 1c ANACS MS63 BN
$43
1917 1C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (53/24). PCGS Population: (116/26). CDN: $40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 196,...
$43
1917 Lincoln Cent. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$117
1917 1C Double Die Obverse VF30 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (4/161). PCGS Population (3/171). Mintage: 196,429,792. Numismedia Ws...
$423
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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