1917 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$1,725 MS66 06-02-2010 Heritage Auctions
Description
A cent from the Denver Mint, the 1917 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 55.1 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 19% of production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $178 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2498.
External References
Error Varieties(5)
1917-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1917-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
CU-1C-1917D-01R Rim Cud
CU-1C-1917D-06 Cud
CU-1C-1917D-09 Rim Cud
Other Strike Types in This Series
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