In circulated grades, the 1917-S is rarer than the 1917-D. For the Denver and San Francisco Mints of this era, the D Mints are rarer in circulated grades in 1914, 1916, 1918, and 1919, while the S Mints are rarer in 1913, 1915, and 1917. In Gem condition, things are quite a bit different as the S Mints are rarer than the D Mints for every year from 1913 to 1919 (though only marginally so in 1914 and 1915.) For that matter, the S Mints are rarer than the D Mints in Gem condition for every year from 1913 thru 1928. While strike is a big issue for the S Mints of the 1920s, the S Mints of the 1913-1917 era, including the 1917-S, are often found fairly well struck. The luster for the 1917-S is often frosty and attractive.
This is a very nice coin for the price I paid. For a coin over 100 years old, it has good detailing and looks good in my coin collection. I'm happy with my purchase.
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photo on web site shows very good nickels on both ends. I received a roll containing 9 with no date, 7 with partials, only one coin that is even nice and the rest are barely graded good. I realize I would not get perfect coins but I could have broke even if only the two coins shown on the web site were included in the roll sent. No wonder he does not except returns. He should be made to take down the photo that is now pictured as if that is what he is selling.
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Nice addition to my collection
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This company has held to the standard of locating hard to find coins that will satisfy the customer. They were quick to respond.
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Exactly as stated. Will buy from again.
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