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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 2499 Coin Date: 1917-D Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): One Cent Desg: MS Mint Mark: D Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin Mintage: 55,120,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent Coinage Years: 1909-1958 Mint Location: Denver Diameter: 19 Weight (Grams): 3.11 Weight (Ounces): 0.11 Designer: Victor D. Brenner Edge: Plain 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. General Notes: 1917-D Lincoln cents are common in circulated grades and more challenging in the uncirculated levels. Gems exist in adequate numbers and appear frequently enough in the marketplace that a collector or dealer trying to locate a nice specimen should find one without having to conduct a tiring search. PCGS #: 2499 NGC ID: 22BT
