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The 1917 doubled die obverse Lincoln cent is popular among some of the more advanced series enthusiasts, though by no means is it on the same level of familiarity with most collectors as other varieties from the Lincoln series, such as the 1955 doubled die. Doubling is visible to the trained naked eye and is most prominent in the date and motto IN GOD WE TRUST. Numismatic experts believe about 200 or so examples exist across all grades, with uncirculated specimens much tougher to find than circulated pieces.
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:
1750
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
Variety:
Doubled Die Obverse
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 #:
92497
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Coin Value History
1917 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
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1917 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$16,800
1917 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-66 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$21,600
1917 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-67+ RD (PCGS).
$120,000
1917 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS64 Red PCGS Secure. ...
$10,575
1917 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. Both the date and IN GOD WE TRUST show bold doubling on this immen...
$19,200
1917 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Red PCGS. FS-101. ...
$27,600
1917 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-64+ RD (PCGS).
$14,688
1917 Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$15,600
$37,375
1917 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65+ Red PCGS. ...
$24,088
1917 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Red PCGS. FS-101. ...
$24,150
1917 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$22,325
1917 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$28,750
1917 1c Double Die Obverse NGC MS65 RD (FS-013)
$13,800
1917 1C Doubled Die MS66 Red PCGS. FS-013. Breen-2081. Ex: Tom Mershon Collection. It is miraculous that examples of this r...
$25,300
1917 1C Doubled Die MS65 Red PCGS. FS-013. Breen-2081. ...
$25,300
$24,150
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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