1917 Matte Proof Lincoln?

I've heard that one existed, read about it in Breen's Encyclopedia but never saw a picture of one till today. Is this the real deal? Does anyone know more about this?

 

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I personally think any of the early age on thes teen are really worth a lot and are rare just take a look at the Red Book

 

the earliest age proof that I had to be a 1936 or 1937 proof I have seen them go for a decent amxount

 

I think you will find that the general consensus is that there are no 1917 proof Lincolns and the coin pictured above is not a proof. And I mean from those who have examined that specific coin.

 

I would be nice to see better images of said coin. Does anyone know who the owner is? Are there better images?

 

Definitely would need a better pic . I wouldn't take everything Breen says as gospel either .

 

Maybe this will add some perspective;

And he still has the $10,000.

 

Nothing like the money test to tell what someone really thinks , good one Dick !!!!!

 

There are some really well struck 1917s out there but none have been found that the services agree with it being a matte proof.

 

You got that right , I asked rlm's cents for a well struck cent last year and he sent me a coin you could count the hairs on Lincolns beard , a '17 of course .