1917 Coin Value Guide: Pennies, Dimes, and More by Mint Type

The value of a 1917 coin depends on the type of coin (e.g., penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half dollar) and its condition.

Here’s a breakdown of the value of different 1917 coins:

No mint mark (Philadelphia Mint): 1917 Lincoln Penny in Good (G) condition typically sells for $0.30, while an Uncirculated (UNC) example could be worth $10. A [Greysheet] blog post suggests a range of $0.30 to $185 for MS BN (Mint State, Brown) and up to $31,000 for MS RD (Mint State, Red).
1917-D (Denver Mint): A circulated 1917-D Penny in Good (G) condition is valued at approximately $0.80, and an Uncirculated (UNC) example could be worth $50. The [Greysheet] blog post provides a value range of $0.40 to $470 for MS BN and up to $14,500 for MS RD.
1917-S (San Francisco Mint): Circulated examples of the 1917-S Penny in Good (G) condition are generally valued around $0.50, and Uncirculated (UNC) examples are worth $25. According to the [Greysheet] blog, the value range for MS BN is $0.40 to $725 and up to $72,000 for MS RD.

No mint mark (Philadelphia Mint): A circulated 1917 dime in Good (G) condition is worth around $2, while an Extremely Fine (EF) example could be $10. Uncirculated dimes from the Philadelphia mint can fetch $50-$100 based on condition.
1917-D (Denver Mint): A circulated 1917-D dime in Good (G) condition trades around $3–$5. High-grade examples can rise to $75 or more.
1917-S (San Francisco Mint): The 1917-S dime holds higher premiums. Uncirculated S dimes in MS63 can approach $150, and MS65 Full Band examples often exceed $300.

No mint mark (Philadelphia Mint): A circulated 1917 Buffalo Nickel in Very Fine (VF) condition is valued at $15, while an About Uncirculated (AU) example is $51. An Uncirculated (UNC) example (MS61) is worth $80. Pristine, uncirculated conditions sell for as much as $9000.
1917-S (San Francisco Mint): Circulated 1917 S Buffalo Nickels range from $12.50 to $675. Pristine, uncirculated examples sell for as much as $28,000.

No mint mark (Philadelphia Mint): A 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter (Type 1) in circulated condition is valued between $20 and $290 as of August 2025, and uncirculated examples can be worth up to $3750.
1917-S (San Francisco Mint): Circulated 1917-S Standing Liberty Quarters (Type 1) in Very Fine (VF) condition can be purchased for $150.

No mint mark (Philadelphia Mint): Circulated 1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollars are worth between $17.50 and $155 as of August 2025, while uncirculated examples can sell for up to $28,500. The silver melt value is $13.77 as of August 16, 2025.
1917-S (San Francisco Mint): A circulated 1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar can be found for around $19.95. According to [Greysheet] , the value range for Mint State (MS) examples is $21.00 to $65,000.

Condition is key: The value of a coin is heavily influenced by its condition. Higher-grade coins are worth significantly more.
Mintmark matters: Coins from different mints often have different values due to varying production numbers.
Rare varieties and errors: Some 1917 coins have rare varieties or errors that can significantly increase their value.
Market fluctuations: Coin values can change over time due to market conditions.
Professional appraisal: For the most accurate valuation, especially for rare coins, consider a professional appraisal.

This information provides a starting point for understanding the value of your 1917 coin.