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Lincoln Wheat cent1917 Wheat Penny Value
When worn, every 1917 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. Worth looking for: the 1917 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (about $450 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
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Every 1917 penny
Worn = typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine); MS-60 = uncirculated. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
- 1917Philadelphia · Included in the 196,429,785 1917 total; not counted separately.7.5¢worn$39.00MS-60
- 1917 Doubled Die ObversePhiladelphia · Included in the 196,429,785 1917 total; not counted separately.$450worn$1,800MS-60
- 1917-DDenver · 55.1 million made7.5¢worn$69.00MS-60
- 1917-SSan Francisco · 32.6 million made7.5¢worn$140MS-60
How to tell them apart
- Clear doubling on IN GOD WE TRUST (strongest on GOD WE) and on the date: 1917 Doubled Die Obverse
Mint marks
1917 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (mint mark D) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Questions
How much is a 1917 wheat penny worth?
When worn, every 1917 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. Worth looking for: the 1917 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (about $450 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1917 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1917 pennies made for circulation: the 1917 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (about $450 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Valuable pennies are often faked or altered, so check the signs first. Grading costs about $30–$70, so it usually pays only for coins worth more than about $150.
Where is the mint mark on a 1917 penny?
1917 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (mint mark D) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Is a 1917 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1917 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1917 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
Is a 1917 penny rare?
Most are not: about 284.2 million were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1917 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (about $450 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
What 1917 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1917 varieties and errors include the 1917 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (about $450 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.