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The 1970-S Small Date Lincoln cent is a common variety that is popular with series enthusiasts who want one example of each the small date and the much more common large date. The small date can be differentiated from the large date in two ways. The typical way to attribute a 1970-S Small Date is to draw an imaginary line from the tops of the 1 and 0 in the date; with the small date, the top of the 7 would touch that invisible plane. Also, the inscription LIBERTY is weaker on the small date than it is on the large date. The 1970-S Small Date Lincoln cent is considerably scarce in MS66RD and rare in MS67RD or higher.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Lincoln memorial building centered with words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on top and bottom periphery. E PLURIBUS UNUM centered above the top of the memorial.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2374
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1970, S
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Small Date
Coin Date:
1970-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
690,560,004
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1959-1982
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc
PCGS #:
2935
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Coin Value History
1970-S 1c Small Date MS RD
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1970-S 1C Small Date, FS-1401, MS66 Red NGC. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 2,632,810...
$104
1970-S Lincoln Cent. FS-1401. Small Date. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$65
1970-S 1C Small Date MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (6/0). PCGS Population: (12/0). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mint...
$1,500
1970-S 1c PCGS MS64 RD (Small Date)
$55
1970-S 1c Small Date PCGS MS63 RD
$37
1970-S 1C Small Date, FS-1402, MS66+ Red PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 693,192,814. ...
$139
1970-S 1C Small Date MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 693,192,814. ...
$99
1970-S 1c NGC MS67 RD (Small Date)
$530
1970-S 1C Small Date MS64 Red NGC . This lot will include the following coin: 1995 1C Double Die MS67 Red NGC. ... (Total: 2 coins)
$63
1970-S 1c Small Date PCGS MS63 RD
$49
1970-S 1C Small Date, FS-1401, MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 66 (1 in 66+), 1 finer (2/26). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid fo...
$139
1970-S 1C Small Date MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 693,192,814. ...
$99
1970-S 1C Small Date MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/0). NGC Census: (5/0). CDN: $370 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Min...
$528
1970-S 1c PCGS MS64 RD (Small Date)
$50
1970-S 1c Small Date PCGS MS63 RD
$44
1970-S 1C Small Date MS66 Red PCGS. Mintage 693,192,814....
$109
1970-S 1C Small Date, FS-1401, MS65 Red PCGS. Mintage 693,192,814....
$49
1970-S 1C Small Date MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/0). NGC Census: (7/0). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/P...
$372
1970-S 1C Small Date MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (227/305). PCGS Population (807/761). Mintage: 693,192,832. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$32
1970-S 1c NGC MS63 RD - Obverse Die Break (LC-70S-4)
$35
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $3
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $9
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $9
No Date 1c Zinc, Blank Planchet MS
Worth: $10 – $10
1959 1c MS BN
Worth: $0 – $12
1959 1c MS RB
Worth: $0 – $16
1959 1c MS RD
Worth: $0 – $2,500
1959-D 1c MS BN
Worth: $0 – $10
1959-D 1c MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
1959-D 1c MS RD
Worth: $0 – $35,000
1960 1c Large Date MS BN
Worth: $0 – $5
1960 1c Large Date MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
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