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1917-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 9,910,800 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James Earle Fraser |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1278 |
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Denver struck 9,910,800 Buffalo nickels in 1917, a moderate figure that places the 1917-D in the mid-range scarcity category. The coin is available in circulated grades and accessible in Mint State with some effort. Denver strike characteristics for 1917 show the typical pattern of variable quality, with well-struck examples commanding modest premiums in higher grades.
Collectors building complete Buffalo nickel sets acquire the 1917-D without extraordinary difficulty. The coin requires slightly more effort than the high-mintage Philadelphia issues without reaching semi-key scarcity. Gem-quality examples are available at modest premiums over common-date pricing, making the 1917-D accessible to high-grade specialists.
The 1917-D Buffalo nickels circulated through the Rocky Mountain and western states during the first year of American involvement in World War I. Denver continued its role as the branch mint serving the western economy, producing nickels alongside gold and silver coins for regional commerce as the country mobilized for war.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $17 | $19.50 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $28 | $32 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $45 | $52 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $73 | $84 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $121 | $140 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $225 | $260 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $360 | $415 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $790 | $835 |
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