As of May, 2024, a 1917-S Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $150.00 and $82,500.00, 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 $36,800.00 in the 08/04/2007 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 32,620,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1917-S Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6682,500.00
MS-65+15,000.00
MS-6513,000.00
MS-64+2,850.00
MS-641,500.00
MS-63+825.00
MS-63600.00
MS-62+450.00
MS-62360.00
MS-61185.00
MS-60150.00

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 State150.0082,500.0010,674.55

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 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike)70.003,350.003,750.0010,000.00
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 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-S Penny, Rd (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

$329.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,990.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,197.46

Average Sale Price
$1,500.00

Most Recent Sale Price
75

Number of Sales
$89,809.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+1,725.0036,800.0012,768.39
MS-654,320.0020,562.509,187.79
MS-64+1,800.002,880.002,329.20
MS-64329.002,990.001,197.46
MS-63288.001,495.00649.70
MS-601,725.001,725.001,725.00
PO-1950.00950.00950.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1917-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $36,800.00.

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-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1917-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.12% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 12.32% / 7.25% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1917-S Penny, RD (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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions18,000.0005/07/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0012/18/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0009/07/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions16,800.0008/28/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,800.0007/17/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0005/09/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0003/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0006/20/2021
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers9,000.0012/21/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0011/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0006/07/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC775.0005/17/2020
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,935.0005/14/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0004/26/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0004/01/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers552.0003/25/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0001/12/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/19/2019
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0006/09/2019
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions20,562.5005/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0011/01/2018
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0010/30/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0010/30/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,050.0010/28/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,462.5009/27/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0006/17/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0003/21/2018
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0003/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/03/2018
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions480.0012/12/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers19,200.0011/08/2017
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0011/08/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,465.0007/06/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers822.5002/22/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers423.0011/16/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers329.0009/12/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7509/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5007/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5002/04/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0012/03/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/16/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions763.7507/12/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7504/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2503/01/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5002/06/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions440.6312/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,702.5011/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0008/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,113.0012/05/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,526.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,200.0006/02/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0008/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,351.0003/22/2012
MS-65+ICGStack's Bowers1,840.0009/13/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/07/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/17/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0006/02/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0009/11/2009
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena21,275.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0003/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0002/01/2009
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions2,875.0012/04/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,875.0011/01/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0011/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/30/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena32,200.0006/01/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0004/23/2008
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions4,888.0002/13/2008
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena978.0011/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena36,800.0008/04/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,725.0009/10/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,438.0006/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/26/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,725.0003/01/2006
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC805.0002/27/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28,750.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/18/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,415.0008/12/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions475.0008/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions20,700.0007/28/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/27/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/02/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions27,600.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0012/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/22/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0009/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions23,000.0008/18/2004
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0008/14/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/20/2004
MS-64PCGSStack's/ANR1,093.0006/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions926.0006/02/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,990.0006/02/2004
PO-1PCGSStack's/ANR950.0006/01/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/26/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0005/05/2004
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries17,250.0001/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions20,700.0001/07/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/07/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0008/06/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0005/28/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries8,625.0006/02/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/09/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0010/03/2001
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries3,450.0010/01/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0004/07/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/05/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions525.0003/22/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0010/01/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0008/05/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/22/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries6,038.0006/05/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions650.0002/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,338.0002/01/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/09/1998