1917 Lincoln Cent

The 1917 Lincoln Wheat Penny had a mintage of 196,429,785. These 1917 Lincoln Cent coins are 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. Each of these coins have a diameter of 19mm. We use strict Photograde standards when grading all of our coins. You can view the grading guidelines on the main Lincoln Cents page of the website. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for your order to leave our offices as each coin must be inspected and graded prior to packaging.

What's a 1917 wheat penny worth?

With 196 million struck, a worn 1917 cent costs under $1, an XF about $6, and uncirculated examples $21–$35 (USA Coin Book). But check the date and motto first: the 1917 Doubled Die Obverse (FS-101) shows clear doubling on the date and IN GOD WE TRUST, and it turns this pocket-change coin into $186 in Good, $500 in VF, $1,500+ in XF, and $4,000–$8,600 uncirculated.

It's one of the most valuable doubled dies in the whole Lincoln series — and most examples were found by people who simply looked twice.

Learn to spot doubling in our doubled-die wheat penny guide or browse our wheat penny collection.