1970 Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $427
- Sold
- Grade
- MS64
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1970 Lincoln Memorial Cent is part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 1,898,315,000 cents dated 1970. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. Estimated market value ranges from $0.02 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2930.
External References
Error Varieties(43)
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-015
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-017
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-018
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-020
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-022
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-025
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-026
1970 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-027
1970 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1970 Lincoln Memorial Cent - MST 001
CU-1C-1970-01 Rim Cud
Other Strike Types in This Series
1970 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent
125 errors
1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Large Date
113 errors
1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Large Date, Doubled Die Obverse
1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Large Date
43 errors
1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Small Date
12 errors
1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Small Date
88 errors
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