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Lincoln Memorial cent1970 Penny Value
When worn, every 1970 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 4¢. Worth looking for: the 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $200 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1970-S Penny, Small Date, high 7 (about $1.60 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
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Every 1970 penny
Worn = typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine); MS-60 = uncirculated. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
- 1970Philadelphia · 1.9 billion made4¢worn
- 1970-DDenver · 2.9 billion made4¢worn
- 1970-S Large Date (low 7)San Francisco · Part of the 690,560,004 1970-S cents; the Small and Large Date split isn't published.4¢worn
- 1970-S Doubled Die ObverseSan Francisco · Included in the 690,560,004 1970-S total; not counted separately.$200worn$970MS-60
- 1970-S Small Date (high 7)San Francisco · Part of the 690,560,004 1970-S cents; the split isn't published.$1.60worn$7.00MS-60
- 1970-S ProofSan Francisco · Proof · 2,632,810 made
The proof penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.
How to tell them apart
- Doubling on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST (Large Date coins): 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse
- Small Date: the top of the 7 is level with the other digits: 1970-S Small Date (high 7)
- Large Date (common): the 7 drops below the others: 1970-S Small Date (high 7)
Mint marks
1970 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (mint mark D) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Questions
How much is a 1970 penny worth?
When worn, every 1970 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 4¢. Worth looking for: the 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $200 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1970-S Penny, Small Date, high 7 (about $1.60 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1970 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1970 pennies made for circulation: the 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $200 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1970-S Penny, Small Date, high 7 (about $1.60 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Valuable pennies are often faked or altered, so check the signs first. Grading costs about $30–$70, so it usually pays only for coins worth more than about $150.
Where is the mint mark on a 1970 penny?
1970 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (mint mark D) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Is a 1970 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1970 pennies are brass (95% copper, 5% zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1970 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
Is a 1970 penny rare?
Most are not: about 5.5 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $200 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1970-S Penny, Small Date, high 7 (about $1.60 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
What 1970 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1970 varieties and errors include the 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $200 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1970-S Penny, Small Date, high 7 (about $1.60 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.