1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Small Date
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
- $1,610
- Sold
- Grade
- AU50
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Small Date, struck at the San Francisco Mint, is part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 collection. The 690.6 million figure is every 1970-S circulation cent; how many have the Small Date is not recorded. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $5 to $69 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 #2933.
External References
Error Varieties(40)
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
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CU-1c-1970S-03R 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 Lincoln Memorial Cent
54 errors
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