1917 S Wheat Penny Wide Rim - Coin Community Forum

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Miss Italy21 Valued Member United States 163 Posts	Posted 10/24/2021 01:48 am Hi. I am going thru a lot of stuff and was making a pile to throw away and a donation pile. I was going thru my jewelry box and came across this 1917 S Penny. I looked it up and found the 1917 penny that was collectable, but nothing on the S penny. I'm not finding anything on errors, but it seems as if this penny has a wide rim? It's not in the best condition, but the rim seems to be enlarged on both the obverse and reverse? Searched internet and found nothing. Can someone please help me out with identification? Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 10/24/2021 06:05 am @miss, even with heavy circulation wear, I think that early branch mint wheat cents hold some value above face. You could confirm by looking at ebay sold prices. The rims look like they are a bit wider due to the heavy circulation wear. At some (later) point, the rims and tops of the letters in the inscriptions will merge. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/24/2021 08:57 am That says it well. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96674 Posts	Posted 10/24/2021 09:45 am I agree with the above statement. As the coin wears down, the rim will appear wider as more metal is exposed as it gets closer to the field Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Miss Italy21 Valued Member United States 163 Posts	Posted 10/24/2021 1:12 pm So, this is just a normal wear coin? Nothing of significance and just put it aside? Darn! When I found it, it looked so pretty and I rarely see something with an "S", and the date was so clear, I thought it was my lucky day! It's too pretty to spend! When researching, I have noticed that I really need to be careful what websites I'm looking at. Some are really full of it! Too many conflicting information from different websites. Went to ebay, and it's hard to believe some of people's reasoning why their coin is so different than the other 20? Still listening and learning. Thanks for your help! It gets confusing... Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 10/24/2021 1:46 pm Yes just honest circulation wear. If this is "good" (G-4) condition, then I think that the value is somewhere around 50 cents. So don't spend it, but either save in a 2x2, or a roll with other wheat cents. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96674 Posts	Posted 10/24/2021 2:29 pm As Spence states, this coin is certainly NOT a spender. 2x2 worthy. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Miss Italy21 Valued Member United States 163 Posts	Posted 11/02/2021 04:47 am Thank you! I bought the encapsulated poly type holders! Maybe the cardboard with the poly cover would be easier! I've wasted so many of the white sponge like holders, because they're so sensitive, that if you tear out an extra circle, it doesn't hold them in place, and I'm not sure if it offers enough protection? Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 11/02/2021 05:56 am I personally like the 2x2 holders for their protection and low cost, but certainly others use the hard plastic capsules with the inserts. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Miss Italy21 Valued Member United States 163 Posts	Posted 11/03/2021 12:56 am Thank you! I will order some! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 11/03/2021 1:14 pm Also all the cents from 1909-1921 have the wide rims. The matte proof ones have a squared rim, but still wide. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 11/03/2021 3:35 pm I agree with the wear diagnostic. As for ebay, make sure you're looking at SOLD listings, not current for sale items.sellers can ask for any amount but it doesn't mean they'll get it. And about misinformation on the web, just stick to here and you can't go wrong. You're right, lots of bad sites out there! Report this Post to the Staff
Miss Italy21 Valued Member United States 163 Posts	Posted 11/13/2021 02:15 am Thanks so much. Very informative. And yes, I agree with you on the "other" sites, some are very extreme. Thanks for the insight on the "rims". Very good to know. I was unaware of the dates identified. But, how do you get to the "SOLD" when visiting ebay for information? I've tried, and all I get is that the information is no longer available? Report this Post to the Staff
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