1970-S Penny Small Date, RD (Proof): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1970-S Penny Small Date, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $26.00 and $900.00, 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 $1,323.00 in the 09/09/2004 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 Small Date, Rd (Proof) – Price Chart

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

Grade	Price($)
MS-69	900.00
MS-68+	275.00
MS-68	150.00
MS-67+	125.00
MS-67	115.00
MS-66+	95.00
MS-66	90.00
MS-65+	65.00
MS-65	60.00
MS-64+	44.00
MS-64	37.00
MS-63+	30.00
MS-63	26.00

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	26.00	900.00	154.77

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 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 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	8.00	5,500.00
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-S Penny Small 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:

Find On eBay

$35.00

Lowest Sale Price

$104.00

Highest Sale Price

$74.67

Average Sale Price

$66.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$2,090.67

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-69	504.00	920.00	701.00
MS-68	63.00	220.00	154.13
MS-67	35.00	104.00	74.67
MS-66	40.00	1,323.00	123.89
MS-65	16.00	69.00	43.13
MS-64	10.00	120.00	35.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1970-S Penny Small Date, RD (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $1,323.00.

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 Small Date, RD (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1970-S Penny Small Date, RD (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.56% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 26.58% / 6.33% 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 Small 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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	134.00	05/03/2023
MS-66	NGC	David Lawrence RC	95.00	02/19/2023
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	66.00	08/31/2022
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	66.00	08/31/2022
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	79.00	05/12/2021
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	67.00	12/23/2020
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	65.00	04/24/2019
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	528.00	02/03/2019
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	37.00	10/24/2018
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	504.00	08/19/2018
MS-67	PCGS	Kagin's	96.00	03/08/2018
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	79.00	12/05/2017
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	67.00	09/05/2017
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	89.00	03/07/2017
MS-67	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	100.00	11/14/2016
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	41.00	09/20/2016
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	199.75	06/14/2015
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	48.00	12/28/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	35.00	12/07/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	48.67	11/30/2014
MS-64	ANACS	Great Collections	66.00	11/16/2014
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	58.00	11/09/2014
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	123.38	11/09/2014
MS-65	PCGS	Great Collections	16.00	11/02/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	22.00	08/17/2014
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	45.00	08/17/2014
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	45.00	08/17/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	21.00	08/10/2014
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	66.00	08/10/2014
MS-65	ANACS	Great Collections	44.38	04/27/2014
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	66.00	04/21/2014
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	82.50	01/19/2014
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	83.00	04/07/2013
MS-64	NGC	Great Collections	10.00	10/21/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	10.00	09/23/2012
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	59.00	08/13/2012
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	62.00	08/06/2012
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	220.00	07/15/2012
MS-64	ANACS	Great Collections	36.00	04/22/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	12.00	04/15/2012
MS-68	PCGS	Great Collections	149.00	04/01/2012
MS-68	PCGS	Great Collections	149.00	03/25/2012
MS-68	PCGS	Great Collections	176.00	03/11/2012
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	84.00	07/18/2011
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	42.00	05/23/2011
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	57.00	05/13/2009
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	69.00	12/17/2008
MS-69	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	690.00	11/01/2008
MS-67	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	57.00	07/21/2008
MS-67	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	92.00	02/25/2008
MS-67	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	102.00	01/24/2008
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	78.00	01/24/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	57.00	10/03/2007
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	40.00	10/01/2007
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	84.00	05/07/2007
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	69.00	04/23/2007
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	863.00	08/13/2006
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	69.00	05/10/2006
MS-67	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	86.00	04/30/2006
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	59.00	11/16/2005
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	104.00	08/01/2005
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	173.00	08/01/2005
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	104.00	07/13/2005
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	63.00	03/09/2005
MS-68	ICG	Heritage Auctions	63.00	03/09/2005
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	40.00	01/05/2005
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	36.00	11/17/2004
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	85.00	11/08/2004
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	93.00	10/27/2004
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	31.00	10/27/2004
MS-66	NONE	Heritage Auctions	1,323.00	09/09/2004
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	62.00	06/07/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	22.00	03/17/2004
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	920.00	01/31/2004
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	86.00	09/17/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	101.00	11/25/2002
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	87.00	11/12/2002
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	87.00	10/06/2001
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	120.00	05/25/2000