Name: 1917 1c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS RB
SKU: 310749

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1917 1c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS RB

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The 1917 doubled die obverse Lincoln cent is popular among some of the more advanced series enthusiasts, though by no means is it on the same level of familiarity with most collectors as other varieties from the Lincoln series, such as the 1955 doubled die. Doubling is visible to the trained naked eye and is most prominent in the date and motto IN GOD WE TRUST. Numismatic experts believe about 200 or so examples exist across all grades, with uncirculated specimens much tougher to find than circulated pieces.

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.

Catalog Information

GSID: 310749

Designer: Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1917

Reverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner

Reverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Weight (gr): 3.11 gr

Weight (oz): 0.11 oz

Strike Type: Business

Diameter: 19

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Variety: Doubled Die Obverse

Variety 2: FS-101

Coin Date: 1917

Denomination: 1c

Designation: MS

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 196,429,785

Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years: 1909-1958

Composition: Copper

PCGS #: 37674

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