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The 1970-S Small Date Lincoln cent is a scarce variety as compared to the complementary 1970-S Large Date, and both varieties are widely collected by Lincoln cent enthusiasts. The small date variety can be attributed by examining where the digit 7 of the date sits relative to its adjacent numerals; with the small date, the top of the 7 touches an imaginary line drawn between the tops of the 1 and 0 in the date. Also, the inscription LIBERTY is much weaker on the small date than on the large date.
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:
2626
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:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Small Date
Coin Date:
1970-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
2,632,810
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1959-1982
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc
PCGS #:
3426
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Coin Value History
1970-S 1c Small Date PR RD
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1970-S 1c Small Date PR RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $95.00 | $1,234 |
| PR69 |
|
$625.00 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $400
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1983-2008 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $35
1959 1c PR BN
Worth: $1 – $12
1959 1c PR RB
Worth: $1 – $15
1959 1c PR RD
Worth: $1 – $180
1959 1c PR RD CAM
Worth: $2 – $600
1959 1c PR RD DCAM
Worth: $95 – $19,000
1960 1c Large Date PR BN
Worth: $0 – $6
1960 1c Large Date PR RB
Worth: $0 – $8
1960 1c Large Date PR RD
Worth: $1 – $80
1960 1c Large Date PR RD CAM
Worth: $2 – $140
1960 1c Large Date PR RD DCAM
Worth: $34 – $1,800
1960 1c Small Date PR BN
Worth: $2 – $16
1960 1c Small Date PR RB
Worth: $2 – $20
1960 1c Small Date PR RD
Worth: $3 – $300
1970-S 1C Small Date, FS-1401, PR68 Red NGC. Formerly FS-030.2. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 2,632,810. ...
$74
1970-S 1C Small Date, FS-1401, PR69 Red PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 2,632,810. ...
$317
1970-S 1C Small Date PR67 Red Deep Cameo PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 2,632,810. ...
$104
1970-S 1C Small Date, Double Die Obverse, FS-1402, PR66 Red ANACS. Mintage 2,632,810....
$64
1970-S 1C Double Die Obverse Large/Small Date PR65 Red NGC. FS-030. NGC Census: (14/94). PCGS Population (44/274). Mintage:...
$69
1970-S 1C Small Date PR 64 Red ANACS. ...
$40
1970-S 1C Small Date, FS-1401, PR68 Red PCGS. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 2,632,810....
$99
1970-S 1C Small Date PR69 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 33 in 69, 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Min...
$305
1970-S 1C Small Date, FS-1402, PR67 Red PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 2,632,810. ...
$69
1970-S 1C Small Date PR66 Red PCGS. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 2,632,810. ...
$59
1970-S 1C Double Die Obverse Large/Small Date PR65 Red NGC. FS-030. NGC Census: (14/94). PCGS Population (44/274). Mintage:...
$253
1970-S 1C Small Date PR 64 Red ANACS FS-030.2...
$36
1970-S 1C Small Date PR68 Red PCGS. Mintage 2,632,810. ...
$104
1970-S 1C Small Date PR69 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 33 in 69, 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Min...
$317
1970-S 1C Small Date, Double Die Obverse, FS-1402, PR67★ Red NGC. VP-004. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Min...
$124
1970-S 1C Small Date PR66 Red PCGS. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 2,632,810. ...
$74
1970-S Small Date PR 64 Red ANACS. ...
$31
1970-S 1C Small Date PR68 Red NGC. Mintage 2,632,810. ...
$104
1970-S 1C Small Date PR69 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/0). Mintage 2,632,810. ...
$408
1970-S 1C Small Date, FS-1402, PR67 Red NGC. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 2,632,810. ...
$74
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