1970 S Lincoln Memorial Cent : Large Date - Low 7

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

There were two varieties of the 1970 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny). The one depicted in the image above is the large date variety where the "7" appears lower and is not level with the "0". Below is a close-up image comparing the large date with the small date. Click the image to enlarge:

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-65)	Proof (PR-65)
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$1.24	$1.24

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1970-S Lincoln Memorial Penny (Large Date - Low 7 Variety) is Worth $1.24 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof coins can be worth $1.24 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.0423