As of May, 2024, a 1970-S Penny Large Date, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $700.00, 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 $3,220.00 in the 11/21/2002 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: 2,632,810
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1970-S Penny Large Date, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-69700.00
MS-68+135.00
MS-6860.00
MS-67+34.00
MS-6726.00
MS-66+20.00
MS-6618.00
MS-65+16.00
MS-6515.00
MS-64+14.00
MS-6414.00
MS-63+10.00
MS-6310.00
MS-62+6.00
MS-626.00
MS-615.00
MS-604.00

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

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State4.00700.0064.29

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 NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1970-S Penny Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)1.005.006.0027.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.002.00
1970-S Penny Lg Date, Doubled Die Obv. Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)650.001,100.001,500.005,350.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A26.00900.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A2.001,850.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.0075.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A22.00700.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.00240.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A12.002,000.00
1970-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.003,500.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-103, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A18.003,250.00
1970 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.005,500.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A60.009,500.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.0055.00
1970-S Penny Small Date FS-1402, RD (Proof)N/AN/A24.00825.00
1970-S Penny LD TDO FS-107, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A30.00850.00
1970-S Penny Small Date FS-1402, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A65.00900.00
1970-S Penny Small Date FS-1402, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A350.00350.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-113 (030.6), RD (Proof)N/AN/A110.00275.00
1970-S Penny DDO FS-102 LD/SD, RD (Proof)N/AN/A160.00550.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-113, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A125.00500.00
1970-S Penny DDO FS-102 LD/SD, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A400.002,150.00
1970-S Penny Large Date, TDO FS-107, RD (Proof)N/AN/A27.00550.00
1970-S Penny Small Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A55.001,100.00
1970-S Penny LD DDO FS-101 (FS-029), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,850.006,750.00
1970-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse Large Date, FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,050.0022,750.00
1970-S Penny Lg Date, Doubled Die Obv. Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,700.006,650.00
1970-S Penny Lg Date, Doubled Die Obv., RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,000.0022,500.00

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-S Penny Large Date, Dcam (Proof) – 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:
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$11.00
Lowest Sale Price
$604.00
Highest Sale Price
$97.10
Average Sale Price
$99.00
Most Recent Sale Price
44
Number of Sales
$4,272.36
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-70104.00115.00109.50
MS-69184.003,220.00903.86
MS-6811.00604.0097.10
MS-676.00160.0043.11
MS-668.5058.0028.70
MS-657.007.007.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1970-S Penny Large Date, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-65 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $3,220.00.

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-S Penny Large Date, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1970-S Penny Large Date, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.07% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 31.03% / 3.45% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1970-S Penny Large Date, DCAM (Proof) 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.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/30/2023
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0010/21/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions264.0007/29/2020
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers480.0003/25/2020
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0007/17/2019
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0009/09/2018
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7504/26/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5002/04/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/06/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions625.1001/06/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions258.5001/07/2015
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/14/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections19.0011/16/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7511/06/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.5011/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections9.0010/26/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0009/14/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections880.0006/29/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections36.3606/08/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/04/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections18.3605/25/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections25.0005/04/2014
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0004/06/2014
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC120.0003/16/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0003/16/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections31.1603/09/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections40.0002/16/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections41.0002/09/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections40.0001/12/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections40.0012/22/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections40.0012/15/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0012/05/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0008/25/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections110.0007/21/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections31.0007/21/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections40.0007/07/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections55.0006/02/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections40.0006/02/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections21.0006/02/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections40.0004/28/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0003/31/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections154.0003/10/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections45.0002/10/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/09/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0012/30/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections110.0010/21/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0009/30/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0009/09/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections160.0009/02/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections57.0009/02/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections55.0009/02/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections110.0008/19/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections110.0007/08/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/18/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0001/16/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections23.0001/01/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0008/29/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions748.0008/11/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/27/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0009/09/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/13/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0002/04/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0012/15/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0010/08/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0010/06/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0002/20/2008
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers58.0009/25/2007
MS-69PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0008/04/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions104.0006/04/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0001/08/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions184.0012/06/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0012/04/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions253.0010/24/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions276.0010/24/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/13/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0006/07/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0010/19/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/01/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/04/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0006/08/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0012/08/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0008/23/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions460.0007/20/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0003/25/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,507.0003/25/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0001/21/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions587.0001/07/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/07/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0012/17/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0011/26/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0010/22/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions91.0010/22/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0010/08/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/10/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0009/03/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0009/03/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0009/03/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0009/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0009/01/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0008/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/26/2003
MS-69PCGSBowers & Merena1,438.0006/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/18/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0005/28/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0005/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0003/03/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions115.0001/08/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0011/21/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/24/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0009/17/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0009/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0007/28/2002
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions46.0004/17/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0003/22/2000

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