As of May, 2024, a 1970-S Penny Large Date, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $1,850.00, 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 $2,530.00 in the 05/01/2003 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, Rd (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-701,850.00
MS-6935.00
MS-68+20.00
MS-6814.00
MS-67+12.00
MS-6712.00
MS-66+10.00
MS-6610.00
MS-65+8.00
MS-658.00
MS-64+7.00
MS-647.00
MS-63+7.00
MS-637.00
MS-62+4.00
MS-624.00
MS-613.00
MS-602.00

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 State2.001,850.00112.22

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 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 Large Date, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.00700.00
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, Rd (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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,380.00

Highest Sale Price
$125.69

Average Sale Price
$7.00

Most Recent Sale Price
13

Number of Sales
$1,634.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-701,035.002,530.001,797.00
MS-6917.00276.0060.96
MS-6810.00604.00156.60
MS-679.00690.0095.20
MS-667.001,380.00125.69
MS-657.001,093.00441.44
MS-6416.00115.0056.20
MS-637.007.007.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1970-S Penny Large Date, RD (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $2,530.00.

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, RD (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1970-S Penny Large Date, RD (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.71% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 27.12% / 8.47% 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, RD (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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0007/03/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions276.0004/19/2023
MS-69NGCGreat Collections50.0012/07/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections82.5011/23/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0011/02/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections18.0007/06/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections7.0005/25/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections9.0002/23/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections10.0002/16/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections9.0012/01/2013
MS-65NGCGreat Collections7.0012/01/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections22.0011/17/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0009/01/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections25.0007/07/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions22.0006/03/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections55.0004/21/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections24.0004/07/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections63.0003/31/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions16.0012/31/2012
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC69.0004/23/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0001/23/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections97.0001/08/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0012/04/2011
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC81.0005/17/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions316.0002/03/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0005/13/2009
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0004/22/2009
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/09/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions21.0003/04/2009
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions18.0002/04/2009
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0001/21/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0007/28/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0006/11/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0005/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0012/04/2006
MS-70PCGSBowers & Merena1,898.0011/09/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions44.0009/13/2006
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0007/31/2006
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/02/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0006/29/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0002/28/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0012/13/2004
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/17/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0009/15/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/18/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0008/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0006/07/2004
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/31/2004
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/31/2004
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/31/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0006/25/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0006/11/2002
MS-67NONEHeritage Auctions690.0010/03/2001
MS-66NONEHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2001
MS-68NONEHeritage Auctions604.0001/04/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions42.0012/07/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0003/29/2000
MS-65PCIHeritage Auctions11.0003/22/2000