1970 Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$427 MS64 11-29-2012 Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1970 Lincoln Memorial Cent is part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 1.9 billion examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 58% of the year's production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. The 1970-S Small Date is a key date, especially scarce in high grade. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2930.
External References
Error Varieties(43)
Verified Errors
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1970 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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1970 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
CU-1C-1970-01 Rim Cud
Community Submissions
Other Strike Types in This Series
1970 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent
125 errors
1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Large Date
112 errors
1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Lg Date, Doubled Die Obv. Large Date
1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Large Date
44 errors
1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Small Date
12 errors
1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Small Date
88 errors
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