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1917 Doubled Die Obverse
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 196,429,785 Combined mintage for all 1917 Philadelphia varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-460 |
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The 1917 Doubled Die Obverse shows visible doubling in the date and inscriptions, created during die preparation when the hub impressed the working die twice in slightly different positions. The doubling is strongest in the date digits and IN GOD WE TRUST. The 1917 DDO is a recognized variety that carries a premium over the standard 1917, with pricing scaled to the clarity of the doubling and the coin's overall condition.
Doubled die varieties from this early period are less well-known than the famous 1955 DDO but are collected by specialists who pursue doubled dies across the Lincoln cent series. The 1917 DDO is identifiable under magnification and is attributed by major grading services.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $121 | $140 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $135 | $155 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $205 | $235 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $325 | $375 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $990 | $1,140 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $1,320 | $1,525 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $2,760 | $3,185 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $7,300 | $7,725 |
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