1970 Penny, RD (Regular Strike): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1970 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8.00 and $5,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $4,406.25 in the 03/21/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Edge: Plain

Diameter: 19.00 millimeters

Weight: 3.11 grams

Mintage: 1,898,315,000

Mint: Philadelphia

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1970 Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

Grade	Price($)
MS-67+	5,500.00
MS-67	190.00
MS-66+	65.00
MS-66	28.00
MS-65+	20.00
MS-65	18.00
MS-64+	14.00
MS-64	12.00
MS-63+	9.00
MS-63	8.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	8.00	5,500.00	586.40

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1970 Lincoln Cent (Modern). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1970-S Penny Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)	1.00	5.00	6.00	27.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1.00	2.00
1970-S Penny Lg Date, Doubled Die Obv. Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)	650.00	1,100.00	1,500.00	5,350.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	26.00	900.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	2.00	1,850.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	10.00	75.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	22.00	700.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2.00	240.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	12.00	2,000.00
1970-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	7.00	3,500.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-103, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	18.00	3,250.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	60.00	9,500.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	3.00	55.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	4.00	700.00
1970-S Penny Small Date FS-1402, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	24.00	825.00
1970-S Penny LD TDO FS-107, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	30.00	850.00
1970-S Penny Small Date FS-1402, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	65.00	900.00
1970-S Penny Small Date FS-1402, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	350.00	350.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-113 (030.6), RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	110.00	275.00
1970-S Penny DDO FS-102 LD/SD, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	160.00	550.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-113, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	125.00	500.00
1970-S Penny DDO FS-102 LD/SD, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	400.00	2,150.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, TDO FS-107, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	27.00	550.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	55.00	1,100.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-101 (FS-029), RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,850.00	6,750.00
1970-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse Large Date, FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2,050.00	22,750.00
1970-S Penny Lg Date, Doubled Die Obv. Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,700.00	6,650.00
1970-S Penny Lg Date, Doubled Die Obv., RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2,000.00	22,500.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1970 Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

Lowest Sale Price
Highest Sale Price
Average Sale Price
Most Recent Sale Price
Number of Sales
Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:

Find On eBay

$37.00

Lowest Sale Price

$1,265.00

Highest Sale Price

$284.23

Average Sale Price

$180.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$11,369.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-67+	4,406.25	4,406.25	4,406.25
MS-67	37.00	1,265.00	284.23
MS-66	10.00	748.00	58.87
MS-65+	3.00	24.00	9.83
MS-64	6.00	11.00	8.00
MS-63	7.00	7.00	7.00
MS-62	6.00	6.00	6.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1970 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $4,406.25.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1970 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1970 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.67% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 22.62% / 9.52% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1970 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	180.00	04/30/2023
MS-67	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	140.00	01/29/2023
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	159.00	11/23/2022
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	139.00	12/01/2021
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	156.00	10/21/2020
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	180.00	10/21/2020
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	12.00	02/23/2020
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	20.00	10/27/2019
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	132.00	08/07/2019
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	114.00	06/19/2019
MS-67	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	74.00	04/03/2018
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	216.00	01/23/2018
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	168.00	11/28/2017
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	164.50	01/31/2017
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	164.50	01/24/2017
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	152.75	08/30/2016
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	223.25	04/12/2016
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	188.00	01/31/2016
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	105.75	01/18/2015
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	6.00	10/19/2014
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	258.50	06/04/2014
MS-65+	ANACS	Great Collections	6.00	04/20/2014
MS-67+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,406.25	03/21/2014
MS-65+	NGC	Great Collections	10.00	02/23/2014
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	28.00	11/03/2013
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	20.00	10/06/2013
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	13.00	09/29/2013
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	353.00	09/25/2013
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	270.00	09/01/2013
MS-67	ANACS	Great Collections	55.00	08/18/2013
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	329.00	08/08/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	8.00	07/07/2013
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	7.00	06/30/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	7.00	06/16/2013
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	259.00	06/05/2013
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	24.00	05/13/2013
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	15.00	04/14/2013
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	17.00	02/24/2013
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	235.00	02/07/2013
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	705.00	02/07/2013
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	10.00	09/23/2012
MS-62	ANACS	Great Collections	6.00	09/09/2012
MS-65+	NGC	Great Collections	9.00	04/22/2012
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	30.00	03/04/2012
MS-63	NGC	Great Collections	7.00	02/12/2012
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	24.00	02/02/2012
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	299.00	01/03/2012
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	15.00	10/30/2011
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	690.00	06/01/2011
MS-67	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	460.00	06/17/2010
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	27.00	05/13/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	04/01/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	23.00	02/01/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	173.00	12/04/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	288.00	11/05/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	31.00	09/29/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	253.00	09/24/2008
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	11.00	09/17/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	374.00	09/08/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	403.00	09/01/2008
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	21.00	09/01/2008
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	13.00	08/27/2008
MS-66	NGC	David Lawrence RC	30.00	08/25/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	546.00	08/13/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	19.00	08/11/2008
MS-67	ICG	Heritage Auctions	109.00	04/21/2008
MS-67	ICG	David Lawrence RC	37.00	12/27/2007
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	42.00	10/08/2007
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	18.00	12/04/2006
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	25.00	12/04/2006
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	150.00	01/09/2006
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	460.00	12/13/2005
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	115.00	06/12/2005
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	489.00	06/02/2005
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,265.00	05/01/2005
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	460.00	02/28/2005
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	748.00	02/23/2005
MS-65+	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	3.00	12/13/2004
MS-65+	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	24.00	11/08/2004
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	16.00	10/06/2004
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	144.00	08/23/2004
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	25.00	06/28/2004
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	48.00	07/30/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	23.00	05/28/2003