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Lyman Allen #2.15 (KM #163) - Mintage: 7,070,000
The 1917-S is not too difficult to find in uncirculated grades, but high grade RD and RB examples are rare. NGC has certified only one full red coin.
This beautiful full red coin was graded by PCGS. The strike is average for both obverse and reverse, but the state of preservation and the color justify the MS65RD grade.
Varieties
2.15a - 1917/16 over date in which the 6 is easily discernible under the final 7. This variety is recognized by both PCGS and NGC.
2.15c - 1917/18 over date in which the 8 is easily discernible under the final 7. This variety is recognized by both NGC and PCGS.
Closed 9 - This variety is yet to be cataloged. The bottom of the 9 appears to be closed (like an 8) due to a die break. I have one of these, but have never seen or heard of another, so I am assuming that it is pretty rare.
Date acquired: 12/29/2011 (already graded by PCGS)
Rev. 12/4/2020