How much is 1970 S Small Date penny worth?

The 1970 S penny with the small date is worth around $55 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1970 S penny with the large date is worth around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and the value will depend on the variety.

How much is a 1970 S Lincoln penny worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1970 S Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $10.

What is the lowest mintage Lincoln cent?

The lowest reported mintage was for the 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent with only 484,000 pieces struck. The designer’s initials, which appear on the reverse beneath the wheat ears, were removed following objections from the public. The highest mintage was for the 1944 Lincoln Cent with 1,435,400,000 coins minted.

What year pennies are valuable?

Lincoln pennies that were minted between 1959 and 1982 tend to be worth more since they are almost 100 percent copper, rather than an alloy. Improperly prepared dies can result in coins with a “double” image.

Are coins from the 1970s worth anything?

It’s time to look for loose change because some quarters produced in 1970 might be worth a pretty penny. A certain number of quarters produced in 1970 have a tiny misprint which makes them very valuable. It’s not clear how many coins actually have the mistake, so check your wallet and under your sofa cushions.

What does a 1970 small date Penny look like?

The 1970-S Small Date is also known as the so-called “High 7” variety, as the top of the digit “7” in the date perfectly lines up with tops of the other three numerals in the date. Thus, the tops of all four date digits should all align with an imaginary plane atop of the date.

What is the difference between 1970s small and large date pennies?

The differences are subtle and require some practice to discern, but well worth learning about as the average Uncirculated or Proof 1970-S Large Date sells for less than $1 and the Small Date sells for $20 to $35 or more.

What is a 1970 S Small Date penny?

1970-S Cents are found with either a Small Date or a Large Date. Both varieties are common, but collectors like to have one of each. To tell the two varieties apart, draw an imaginary line that connects the top of the 9 and the 0 of the date and another connecting the bottom of the 1 and the bottom of the 0.

What is considered a low mintage coin?

Mintages can range from as low as 10 to 65,000 or more — and once those coins have been sold, the mint will not produce any more. The lower the mintage, the more rare and collectible the coin.

What Lincoln pennies are worth money?

Circulated Lincoln cents made since are generally worth their face value….Here’s a rundown of 10 of the most valuable pennies made since 1900:

1. 1909-S Indian Cent.
2. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent.
3. 1914-D Lincoln Cent.
4. 1922 Plain Lincoln Cent.
5. 1931-S Lincoln Cent.