The stockholders' equity section of The Seventies Shop is presented here.

THE SEVENTIES SHOP
Balance Sheet (partial)
($ in thousands)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $50 par value	$	0
Common stock, $5 par value		17,500
Additional paid-in capital		70,000
Total paid-in capital		87,500
Retained earnings		50,500
Treasury stock		(3,200	)
Total stockholders' equity	$	134,800

Based on the stockholders equity section of The Seventies Shop, answer the following questions. Remember that all amounts are presented in thousands.

2. How many shares of common stock have been issued? (Enter your answer in total number of shares, not in thousands.)