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1997
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 4,622,800,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-748 |
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The Philadelphia Mint produced over 4.62 billion cents in 1997. The economy was booming, driven by the technology sector and the rapid expansion of the internet. The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 7,000 for the first time in February and continued its climb. Tiger Woods won his first Masters Tournament in April, transforming the sport of golf.
The 1997 Philadelphia cent carries no mintmark and is common in all grades. Production was somewhat lower than in recent years, but the coin remains widely available and inexpensive for collectors.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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