The 2017-P Lions Club Centennial Silver Dollar is a United States Mint commemorative coin struck in Philadelphia to honor the 100th anniversary of Lions Clubs International. It is composed of .900 fine silver, weighs 0.7734 troy ounces, and carries a face value of one dollar as authorized by an act of Congress. This coin was issued as part of the Mint's commemorative program, which regularly produces limited-edition legal tender coins to celebrate significant American institutions and milestones.
This particular example is the proof version, which is distinguished by its highly polished finish and sharp strike quality. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it reflects the care and precision associated with the Mint's proof production process. We carry this coin as part of our broader inventory of United States Mint commemoratives, where collector appeal and historical significance come together in a single piece.
Lions Clubs International was founded in 1917 by Melvin Jones, a Chicago businessman who believed that civic organizations should extend their service beyond their own memberships. Jones organ
…The 2017-P Lions Club Centennial Silver Dollar is a United States Mint commemorative coin struck in Philadelphia to honor the 100th anniversary of Lions Clubs International. It is composed of .900 fine silver, weighs 0.7734 troy ounces, and carries a face value of one dollar as authorized by an act of Congress. This coin was issued as part of the Mint's commemorative program, which regularly produces limited-edition legal tender coins to celebrate significant American institutions and milestones.
This particular example is the proof version, which is distinguished by its highly polished finish and sharp strike quality. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it reflects the care and precision associated with the Mint's proof production process. We carry this coin as part of our broader inventory of United States Mint commemoratives, where collector appeal and historical significance come together in a single piece.
Lions Clubs International was founded in 1917 by Melvin Jones, a Chicago businessman who believed that civic organizations should extend their service beyond their own memberships. Jones organized a group of business leaders with the goal of creating a service club focused on community engagement and humanitarian causes. The organization grew rapidly and today counts tens of millions of members across more than 200 countries, making it one of the largest service club organizations in the world.
Congress authorized the Lions Club Centennial commemorative coinage program to recognize the organization's first century of public service. The 2017 program included both proof and uncirculated versions of the silver dollar, with surcharges from each coin sold directed toward Lions Clubs International Foundation programs. The Philadelphia Mint, which has produced commemorative coinage since the late nineteenth century, handled production of the proof edition, applying the exacting standards expected of its collector-grade output.
The obverse of this coin features a portrait of Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions Clubs International, rendered in careful relief against a clean field. His likeness is paired with inscriptions identifying him by name, along with the standard legal tender markings including the denomination, date, and mint mark. The portrait conveys a sense of dignity and purpose appropriate to commemorating a figure whose organizational vision shaped a century of humanitarian work.
The reverse presents imagery associated with Lions Clubs International, incorporating the organization's recognizable symbolism within a composition that reflects the club's global service mission. The proof finish across both sides produces vivid contrast between the frosted devices and the mirrored fields, a hallmark of the Philadelphia Mint's proof striking process. The result is a visually striking coin with sharp detail throughout its design elements.
At 0.7734 troy ounces, this coin falls just below the one-ounce threshold commonly associated with standard silver rounds and sovereign bullion coins. That slight difference in size reflects the United States Mint's traditional silver dollar specifications rather than a departure from standard commemorative practice. For collectors, this weight is consistent with the entire modern commemorative silver dollar series, making it straightforward to fit within an existing collection format.
The fractional weight relative to a full ounce has little practical effect on how this coin is valued within the collector market, where numismatic and historical factors tend to carry more weight than the underlying silver content alone. That said, buyers who track metal content precisely will want to note the 0.7734-ounce specification when accounting for the silver value component of this piece.
Every Lions Club Centennial Silver Dollar proof was struck directly by the United States Mint, which guarantees its weight, purity, and legal tender status under federal law. The .900 fine silver composition and 0.7734-ounce weight are consistent across the entire mintage, with no variation between individual coins of the same issue. Because this coin originates from a government mint rather than a private refinery, its specifications carry the full backing of the issuing authority.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which means that coins in our inventory can be submitted for third-party grading and encapsulation through either service with confidence. For buyers who prefer their commemoratives certified and slabbed, we can assist with that process. Our sourcing draws from established mint channels, authorized distributors, and verified wholesale networks to ensure product integrity across our catalog.
This coin is listed as Brilliant Uncirculated in proof condition, meaning it has not been circulated and retains the full mirror-field, frosted-device appearance produced during the Philadelphia Mint's proof striking process. Proof coins from the United States Mint are struck multiple times with specially prepared dies to achieve their characteristic contrast and sharpness. A BU proof designation confirms the coin has not been cleaned, altered, or mounted, and should display no meaningful distractions from normal handling in its original packaging.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to preserve their condition during transit. The United States Mint originally issued these coins in their own official packaging, typically a blue box with a certificate of authenticity, and examples that arrive in original Mint packaging will be noted accordingly. Buyers seeking graded and encapsulated examples should inquire about submission options through our PCGS and NGC authorized dealer relationships.
Pricing for this coin reflects both the current spot price of silver and the numismatic premium associated with a limited-edition United States Mint commemorative proof. Because only a finite number of these coins were struck under Congressional authorization, the mintage ceiling plays a meaningful role in how premiums hold over time. That dynamic is different from standard bullion rounds or bars, where large ongoing production tends to keep premiums tighter and more predictable.
The proof finish and the historical significance of the Lions Club centennial contribute to a premium above raw silver content. Demand from both collectors focused on the modern commemorative series and buyers interested in the Lions Clubs International connection supports that premium. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions, and our transparent structure allows buyers to evaluate what they are paying relative to the silver content and the numismatic component of this specific issue.
United States Mint commemorative silver dollars occupy a distinct position in the secondary market. They trade primarily among collectors rather than in the same channels as sovereign bullion coins, which means liquidity tends to be more tied to collector demand than to spot price movements alone. The Lions Club Centennial issue benefits from a recognizable subject, a well-known issuing authority, and a finite mintage that gives it a defined place within the modern commemorative series.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling across our catalog. Customers considering resale can use our competitive buyback pricing rather than navigating the fragmented retail secondary market independently. Understanding both the buy and sell sides of this transaction before committing to a purchase is consistent with how we approach every product we carry.
This coin appeals to a specific and well-defined audience: collectors of modern United States Mint commemoratives, Lions Clubs International members and supporters, and buyers who want a legally issued silver piece with documented historical context and a fixed mintage. It is not a general-purpose bullion coin, but that is precisely what makes it interesting to the collector who values limited-edition government-issued numismatics over standard rounds.
The proof finish adds a level of visual quality that raw bullion rarely matches. The frosted design elements against polished fields, combined with the subject's historical weight, make this a coin that holds its identity clearly within a collection. Its Congressional authorization and Philadelphia Mint production provide authenticity credentials that are difficult to replicate in the private minting space.
We have built our business on transparent pricing, consistent sourcing, and a buying experience that treats customers as informed decision-makers rather than passive recipients of marketing claims. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association, and membership in the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a commitment to professional standards across every transaction. For graded or certification-eligible coins like this one, our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC provide an additional layer of confidence.
Our two-way market model means we are not simply a place to acquire coins but a platform where you can also sell them. That structure encourages us to price competitively and maintain trust with customers over the long term, because we expect to be on the other side of the transaction at some point as well. Responsive customer support, secure fulfillment, and a straightforward purchase experience are the baseline of what we deliver on every order.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing, real-time portfolio valuation at current wholesale levels, and proprietary market intelligence tools that help buyers evaluate premiums, bid/ask spreads, and liquidity across individual products. For a commemorative coin like this one, where numismatic premiums can fluctuate alongside collector demand and mintage availability, understanding how that premium has moved historically provides meaningful context that spot price alone cannot offer.
Pro members can also use our product research and comparison tools to assess this coin relative to other modern United States Mint commemoratives, evaluate spread tightness over time, and view portfolio holdings at current wholesale bid values rather than estimated retail. The goal is to replace assumptions with observable, objective data so that every decision you make is better informed.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the purchase process as straightforward as possible. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Whether you prefer traditional credit payment or digital currency, the checkout experience is built around security and simplicity.
Every transaction is processed through a secure platform designed to protect your financial information from order placement through fulfillment. We treat the security of your payment data with the same care we apply to the products themselves, because a trustworthy experience depends on both.
Volume Discount Pricing Orders paid by debit card, credit card, and PayPal are an item's full list price and receive no discount. Orders paid by cryptocurrency receive a 3% discount from an item's full list price. Orders paid by eCheck (ACH), paper check, and bank wire receive a 4% discount from an item's full list price.
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| 5 - 9 | $58.15 | $59.36 | $60.57 |
| 10+ | $57.88 | $59.08 | $60.29 |
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Product ID: BST-000415BA32
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Brand/Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Mint Mark | P - Philadelphia |
| Purity | 0.9 |
| Weight | 0.7734 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.1 mm |
| Finish | Proof |
The 2017-P Lions Club Centennial Silver Dollar is a United States Mint commemorative coin struck in Philadelphia to honor the 100th anniversary of Lions Clubs International. It is composed of .900 fine silver, weighs 0.7734 troy ounces, and carries a face value of one dollar as authorized by an act of Congress. This coin was issued as part of the Mint's commemorative program, which regularly produces limited-edition legal tender coins to celebrate significant American institutions and milestones.
This particular example is the proof version, which is distinguished by its highly polished finish and sharp strike quality. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it reflects the care and precision associated with the Mint's proof production process. We carry this coin as part of our broader inventory of United States Mint commemoratives, where collector appeal and historical significance come together in a single piece.
Lions Clubs International was founded in 1917 by Melvin Jones, a Chicago businessman who believed that civic organizations should extend their service beyond their own memberships. Jones organ
…The 2017-P Lions Club Centennial Silver Dollar is a United States Mint commemorative coin struck in Philadelphia to honor the 100th anniversary of Lions Clubs International. It is composed of .900 fine silver, weighs 0.7734 troy ounces, and carries a face value of one dollar as authorized by an act of Congress. This coin was issued as part of the Mint's commemorative program, which regularly produces limited-edition legal tender coins to celebrate significant American institutions and milestones.
This particular example is the proof version, which is distinguished by its highly polished finish and sharp strike quality. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it reflects the care and precision associated with the Mint's proof production process. We carry this coin as part of our broader inventory of United States Mint commemoratives, where collector appeal and historical significance come together in a single piece.
Lions Clubs International was founded in 1917 by Melvin Jones, a Chicago businessman who believed that civic organizations should extend their service beyond their own memberships. Jones organized a group of business leaders with the goal of creating a service club focused on community engagement and humanitarian causes. The organization grew rapidly and today counts tens of millions of members across more than 200 countries, making it one of the largest service club organizations in the world.
Congress authorized the Lions Club Centennial commemorative coinage program to recognize the organization's first century of public service. The 2017 program included both proof and uncirculated versions of the silver dollar, with surcharges from each coin sold directed toward Lions Clubs International Foundation programs. The Philadelphia Mint, which has produced commemorative coinage since the late nineteenth century, handled production of the proof edition, applying the exacting standards expected of its collector-grade output.
The obverse of this coin features a portrait of Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions Clubs International, rendered in careful relief against a clean field. His likeness is paired with inscriptions identifying him by name, along with the standard legal tender markings including the denomination, date, and mint mark. The portrait conveys a sense of dignity and purpose appropriate to commemorating a figure whose organizational vision shaped a century of humanitarian work.
The reverse presents imagery associated with Lions Clubs International, incorporating the organization's recognizable symbolism within a composition that reflects the club's global service mission. The proof finish across both sides produces vivid contrast between the frosted devices and the mirrored fields, a hallmark of the Philadelphia Mint's proof striking process. The result is a visually striking coin with sharp detail throughout its design elements.
At 0.7734 troy ounces, this coin falls just below the one-ounce threshold commonly associated with standard silver rounds and sovereign bullion coins. That slight difference in size reflects the United States Mint's traditional silver dollar specifications rather than a departure from standard commemorative practice. For collectors, this weight is consistent with the entire modern commemorative silver dollar series, making it straightforward to fit within an existing collection format.
The fractional weight relative to a full ounce has little practical effect on how this coin is valued within the collector market, where numismatic and historical factors tend to carry more weight than the underlying silver content alone. That said, buyers who track metal content precisely will want to note the 0.7734-ounce specification when accounting for the silver value component of this piece.
Every Lions Club Centennial Silver Dollar proof was struck directly by the United States Mint, which guarantees its weight, purity, and legal tender status under federal law. The .900 fine silver composition and 0.7734-ounce weight are consistent across the entire mintage, with no variation between individual coins of the same issue. Because this coin originates from a government mint rather than a private refinery, its specifications carry the full backing of the issuing authority.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which means that coins in our inventory can be submitted for third-party grading and encapsulation through either service with confidence. For buyers who prefer their commemoratives certified and slabbed, we can assist with that process. Our sourcing draws from established mint channels, authorized distributors, and verified wholesale networks to ensure product integrity across our catalog.
This coin is listed as Brilliant Uncirculated in proof condition, meaning it has not been circulated and retains the full mirror-field, frosted-device appearance produced during the Philadelphia Mint's proof striking process. Proof coins from the United States Mint are struck multiple times with specially prepared dies to achieve their characteristic contrast and sharpness. A BU proof designation confirms the coin has not been cleaned, altered, or mounted, and should display no meaningful distractions from normal handling in its original packaging.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to preserve their condition during transit. The United States Mint originally issued these coins in their own official packaging, typically a blue box with a certificate of authenticity, and examples that arrive in original Mint packaging will be noted accordingly. Buyers seeking graded and encapsulated examples should inquire about submission options through our PCGS and NGC authorized dealer relationships.
Pricing for this coin reflects both the current spot price of silver and the numismatic premium associated with a limited-edition United States Mint commemorative proof. Because only a finite number of these coins were struck under Congressional authorization, the mintage ceiling plays a meaningful role in how premiums hold over time. That dynamic is different from standard bullion rounds or bars, where large ongoing production tends to keep premiums tighter and more predictable.
The proof finish and the historical significance of the Lions Club centennial contribute to a premium above raw silver content. Demand from both collectors focused on the modern commemorative series and buyers interested in the Lions Clubs International connection supports that premium. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions, and our transparent structure allows buyers to evaluate what they are paying relative to the silver content and the numismatic component of this specific issue.
United States Mint commemorative silver dollars occupy a distinct position in the secondary market. They trade primarily among collectors rather than in the same channels as sovereign bullion coins, which means liquidity tends to be more tied to collector demand than to spot price movements alone. The Lions Club Centennial issue benefits from a recognizable subject, a well-known issuing authority, and a finite mintage that gives it a defined place within the modern commemorative series.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling across our catalog. Customers considering resale can use our competitive buyback pricing rather than navigating the fragmented retail secondary market independently. Understanding both the buy and sell sides of this transaction before committing to a purchase is consistent with how we approach every product we carry.
This coin appeals to a specific and well-defined audience: collectors of modern United States Mint commemoratives, Lions Clubs International members and supporters, and buyers who want a legally issued silver piece with documented historical context and a fixed mintage. It is not a general-purpose bullion coin, but that is precisely what makes it interesting to the collector who values limited-edition government-issued numismatics over standard rounds.
The proof finish adds a level of visual quality that raw bullion rarely matches. The frosted design elements against polished fields, combined with the subject's historical weight, make this a coin that holds its identity clearly within a collection. Its Congressional authorization and Philadelphia Mint production provide authenticity credentials that are difficult to replicate in the private minting space.
We have built our business on transparent pricing, consistent sourcing, and a buying experience that treats customers as informed decision-makers rather than passive recipients of marketing claims. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association, and membership in the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a commitment to professional standards across every transaction. For graded or certification-eligible coins like this one, our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC provide an additional layer of confidence.
Our two-way market model means we are not simply a place to acquire coins but a platform where you can also sell them. That structure encourages us to price competitively and maintain trust with customers over the long term, because we expect to be on the other side of the transaction at some point as well. Responsive customer support, secure fulfillment, and a straightforward purchase experience are the baseline of what we deliver on every order.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing, real-time portfolio valuation at current wholesale levels, and proprietary market intelligence tools that help buyers evaluate premiums, bid/ask spreads, and liquidity across individual products. For a commemorative coin like this one, where numismatic premiums can fluctuate alongside collector demand and mintage availability, understanding how that premium has moved historically provides meaningful context that spot price alone cannot offer.
Pro members can also use our product research and comparison tools to assess this coin relative to other modern United States Mint commemoratives, evaluate spread tightness over time, and view portfolio holdings at current wholesale bid values rather than estimated retail. The goal is to replace assumptions with observable, objective data so that every decision you make is better informed.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the purchase process as straightforward as possible. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Whether you prefer traditional credit payment or digital currency, the checkout experience is built around security and simplicity.
Every transaction is processed through a secure platform designed to protect your financial information from order placement through fulfillment. We treat the security of your payment data with the same care we apply to the products themselves, because a trustworthy experience depends on both.
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