mcahoose's 1970 S Lincoln Memorial Cent Small Cents : Small Date - High 7

Copper Alloy Penny

Mintage: N/A
Minted at: San Francisco

Designer - Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Metal Composition: 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc

Diameter: 19 mm
Mass / Weight: 3.11 grams


What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):
1970 S Small Date Lincoln Memorial Cent Penny

There were two varieties of the 1970 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny). The one depicted in the image above is the small date variety where the "7" appears higher and more level with the "0". Below is a close-up image comparing the large date with the small date. Click the image to enlarge:

1970 S lincoln cent penny - small date vs large date comparision

Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD
Good
(G-4)
Very Good
(VG-8)
Fine
(F-12)
Very Fine
(VF-20)
Extremely Fine
(EF-40)
About Uncirculated
(AU-50)
Uncirculated
(MS-60)
Uncirculated
(MS-65)
Proof
(PR-65)
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MELT VALUE: $0.0272






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Seller: mcahoose
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: ms 63