A 1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar in good condition (G4) is worth: $11.00.
There are 5 varieties of half dollar with that date. Numismedia lists the following retail values:
No mint mark:
Very worn: $8
Moderately worn: $12
Slightly worn: $22
Almost no wear: $75
Uncirculated: $130+
"D" mint mark under "In God We Trust"
Very worn: $20
Moderately worn: $78
Slightly worn: $144
Almost no wear: $250
Uncirculated: $600+
"S" mint mark under "In God We Trust"
Very worn: $25
Moderately worn: $130
Slightly worn: $400
Almost no wear: $1300
Uncirculated: $2350+
"D" mint mark on the back at the 8:00 position
Very worn: $14
Moderately worn: $44
Slightly worn: $150
Almost no wear: $570
Uncirculated: $1100+
"S" mint mark on the back at the 8:00 position
Very worn: $9
Moderately worn: $17
Slightly worn: $35
Almost no wear: $150
Uncirculated: $540+
The 1917 Walking Liberty half dollars were struck at all 3 Mints and have 5 different types for that year. Values range from $9.00 to $700.00 for average coins depending on grade and mintmark and if the mintmark is on the front or back of the coin. Show the coin to a dealer or collector for a better idea of value.
No US one dollar coins were made in 1917, it's likely a half dollar. Look at the coin again and post new question.
The "W" causes a lot of confusion today because it's not a mint mark. It's the monogram of the designer, A. A. Weinman. Up till 1968 the mint mark position on most coins was on the back. That includes all but 1916 and some 1917 walking liberty halves. For anything with a later date, the mint mark can be found near the 8:00 position on the coin's reverse: No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco For a specific value, enter the question "What is the value of a (date) US half dollar?" in the box at the top of the page. (date) is of course the date of your coin.
a 1917 us dime is called a mercury dime. its not that rare so it is worth about a dollar
Please re-check your date ... there were no $5 notes dated 1917
A US Walking Liberty Half dollar dated 1917 will weigh 12.50 grams.
The 1917 Walking Liberty half dollars were struck at all 3 Mints and have 5 different types for that year. Values range from $9.00 to $700.00 for average coins depending on grade and mintmark and if the mintmark is on the front or back of the coin. Show the coin to a dealer or collector for a better idea of value.
If it is dated 1916 or 1917 it would be below "IN GOD WE TRUST" on the observe. If it's dated 1917-1947 it would be to the left of "HALF DOLLAR: on the reverse. Keep in mind that not all walking liberty half-dollars have the D mintmark. If a small "D" is not in the above places it was made at either Philadelphia or San Francisco.
With a date of 1917, the coin is the second year (1916-1947) issue of the"Walking liberty" half dollars. This year has coins with the mintmarks on the obverse and reverse, values are different. Please look at the coin again and post new question.
OBV is the abbreviation of "Obverse" or the front of any coin. For Walking Liberty halves, this likely is calling attention to obverse mintmarks on the 1916 & 1917 issues.
The mint mark position on all Walking Liberty halves after 1917 is the 8:00 position. Possible letters are: Blank = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco
No US one dollar coins were made in 1917, it's likely a half dollar. Look at the coin again and post new question.
The "W" causes a lot of confusion today because it's not a mint mark. It's the monogram of the designer, A. A. Weinman. Up till 1968 the mint mark position on most coins was on the back. That includes all but 1916 and some 1917 walking liberty halves. For anything with a later date, the mint mark can be found near the 8:00 position on the coin's reverse: No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco For a specific value, enter the question "What is the value of a (date) US half dollar?" in the box at the top of the page. (date) is of course the date of your coin.
My guess is that you're referring to MINT marks. The mint mark position on all Walking Liberty halves, except for those made during 1916 and early 1917, is on the back side near the edge at about the 8:00 position. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco
For Liberty - 1917 was released on: USA: 30 December 1917
a 1917 us dime is called a mercury dime. its not that rare so it is worth about a dollar
Please re-check your date ... there were no $5 notes dated 1917