As of May, 2024, a 1917 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN in circulated condition is worth between $70.00 and $3,350.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3,750.00 and $10,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $8,400.00 in the 03/29/2023 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 196,429,785
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1917 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-64+10,000.00
MS-649,000.00
MS-63+8,250.00
MS-638,000.00
MS-62+5,250.00
MS-624,650.00
MS-614,000.00
MS-603,750.00
AU-58+3,350.00
AU-583,250.00
AU-55+2,650.00
AU-552,500.00
AU-53+1,950.00
AU-531,700.00
AU-50+1,625.00
AU-501,600.00
XF-45+1,500.00
XF-451,450.00
XF-401,400.00
VF-35925.00
VF-30550.00
VF-25450.00
VF-20425.00
F-15310.00
F-12275.00
VG-10250.00
VG-8160.00
G-6150.00
G-490.00
AG-370.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State3,750.0010,000.006,612.50
About Uncirculated1,600.003,350.002,328.13
Extremely Fine1,400.001,500.001,450.00
Fine and Very Fine275.00925.00489.17
Good and Very Good90.00250.00162.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good70.0070.0070.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1917 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1917-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0085.00100.002,750.00
1917-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2.00100.00115.009,500.00
1917 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0028.0030.00500.00
1917 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8,500.00135,000.00
1917-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.003,000.00
1917-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.0040,500.00
1917-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A135.003,600.00
1917-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.0082,500.00
1917 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A34.001,250.00
1917 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A50.0078,000.00
1917 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,000.0022,500.00
1917 Penny DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)90.003,400.003,800.0012,500.00
1917 Penny DDO FS-101, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8,100.0022,600.00
1917 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8,600.0092,650.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1917 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, Bn (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$299.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,035.00

Highest Sale Price
$832.50

Average Sale Price
$705.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$8,325.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-634,888.008,400.006,074.50
MS-623,450.003,818.753,634.38
MS-611,840.001,840.001,840.00
AU-582,400.003,818.752,784.75
AU-55+1,880.002,640.002,186.67
AU-551,840.005,750.003,138.00
AU-531,410.002,645.001,888.80
XF-45+1,020.001,140.001,080.00
XF-45719.003,220.001,603.69
XF-401,020.001,150.001,087.67
VF-35299.001,035.00832.50
VF-30329.001,061.50602.38
VF-25403.00440.00421.50
VF-20235.00336.00280.25
F-15223.25223.25223.25
F-12144.00200.00166.33
VG-10125.00216.00170.44
VG-884.00259.00164.69
G-656.00165.00114.50
G-476.00101.0088.50
AG-335.0035.0035.00
PO-1115.00115.00115.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1917 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $8,400.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1917 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1917 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.82% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 7.69% / 6.59% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1917 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers8,400.0003/29/2023
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC165.0002/06/2022
VF-25NGCDavid Lawrence RC440.0004/11/2021
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0003/31/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0003/03/2021
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers110.0012/21/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/11/2020
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0008/09/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0007/01/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0005/27/2020
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers95.0005/20/2020
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,462.5001/30/2020
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0006/09/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0012/07/2017
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/02/2017
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/08/2017
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6304/25/2017
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers329.0002/22/2017
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions124.0002/14/2017
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2501/10/2017
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0009/22/2016
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers493.5005/04/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/27/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2509/20/2015
G-4PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers76.0009/14/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0004/26/2015
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions209.1504/19/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/07/2015
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions423.0001/07/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/07/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/07/2015
VG-8ANACSGreat Collections103.4011/16/2014
VF-20ANACSGreat Collections291.5011/16/2014
VF-30PCGSGreat Collections1,061.5010/19/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7504/23/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7502/03/2014
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections2,860.0001/12/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0008/08/2013
VG-10PCGSGreat Collections154.0006/23/2013
VG-10NGCGreat Collections125.0005/19/2013
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0005/13/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,939.0004/24/2013
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions940.0002/07/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0001/09/2013
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0010/18/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0009/06/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0005/30/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/30/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/18/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/02/2012
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions661.0001/03/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/03/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0006/01/2011
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0006/01/2011
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0004/27/2011
VF-35NGCStack's Bowers784.0003/31/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/03/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0010/27/2010
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/22/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/22/2010
F-12NGCBowers & Merena155.0006/17/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/06/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/31/2009
G-6ICGHeritage Auctions56.0007/15/2009
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/01/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0002/01/2009
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0002/01/2009
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0010/01/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/01/2008
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0005/28/2008
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0001/09/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/12/2007
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/01/2007
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/13/2006
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0008/13/2006
AU-53NGCSuperior Galleries1,610.0003/30/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/01/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0011/02/2005
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/04/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/23/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0011/08/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0009/09/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,175.0009/07/2004
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena4,888.0005/04/2004
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/07/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0009/01/2003
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers299.0010/02/2001
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions200.0006/13/2001
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/01/2001
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0011/18/2000
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0008/24/2000