Owner Comments:
Lyman Allen #2.15c (KM #163) - Mintage: 7,070,000
The normal 1917-S is not too difficult to find in uncirculated grades, but high grade RD and RB examples are rare. High grade varieties of any color are very difficult to locate.
This coin was acquired raw. It's nothing stellar, but it is a certified A-2.15c variety.
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: 8/13/2013 (raw coin)
Date graded: 8/4/2022 (self submitted to NGC)
Rev. 8/13/2022