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2017-S Proof
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 1,249,845 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-840 |
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The 2017-S Proof Lincoln Shield cent was produced at the San Francisco Mint for the annual proof set. Approximately 1.25 million proof cents were struck, each featuring the mirror-and-frost cameo finish that defines modern U.S. proof coinage. The 2017-S proof maintained the consistent quality that collectors expect from San Francisco, with sharp detail and deep reflective fields.
The 2017 proof set was released during a year of unusual activity for the Lincoln cent. The appearance of the "P" mintmark on Philadelphia cents and the Enhanced Uncirculated issue from San Francisco gave collectors multiple reasons to focus on the denomination. The standard proof cent, while less novel than these special issues, remains a core component of the annual proof set and a reliable addition to year-by-year collections.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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