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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. Uncirculated examples are tough, as is the case for so many mintmarked Lincoln cents from this period in the series.
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:
1848
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 #:
2502
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Coin Value History
1917-S 1c MS RB
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1917-S 1c MS RB
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1917-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 32,620,000. ...
$390
1917-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Off-Center -- MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$244
1917-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 3.0.
$1,440
1917-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 32,620,000. ...
$232
1917-S Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RB (NGC). OH.
$504
1917-S Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RB (NGC).
$3,379
1917-S 1C Red and Brown--Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/153). PCGS Population (0/271). Mintage: 32,620,000. (#...
$77
1917-S MS61 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$59
1917-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$408
1917-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (17/165). PCGS Population: (12/406). Mintage 32,620,000. ...
$94
1917-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/0). NGC Census: (21/1). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min...
$1,110
1917-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 32,620,000. ...
$222
1917-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (22/19). Mintage 32,620,000. ...
$528
1917-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (17/161). PCGS Population (12/399). Mintage: 32,620,000. ...
$104
1917-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (52/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (21/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $900 Whsle. B...
$780
1917-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 32,620,000. ...
$240
1917-S 1C MS64+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC....
$960
1917-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (26/312). PCGS Population (9/304). Mintage: 32,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$159
1917-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (21/1). PCGS Population: (52/0). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
$552
1917-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 32,620,000. ...
$139
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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