1970 Doubled Die Penny Variety & More




1970 Doubled Die Penny Variety

1970 doubled die penny variety coins exist!  Furthermore, the 1970 Lincoln cent in the lowest population with the highest grade is valuable and worth grading. For instance, a 1970-S 1C Lg Date Doubled Die Obverse graded MS66 RD, sold at auction for $24,150.

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1970 Doubled Die Variety Penny Values

Additionally, a 1970-S 1C Lg Date, Doubled Die Obverse Large Date graded MS64 BN, sold at auction for $3675.00.  Moreover, a 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse (Large Date) graded MS66 RD, sold at auction for $9000.00.




Furthermore, 1970 pennies don’t have to be of any variety or errors to be valuable.  For example, a 1970 D Lincoln cent graded MS67+RD, sold at auction for $2820.00.  
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Additionally, a 1970 Lincoln cent graded MS67+RD, sold at auction for $4,406.00.  Check out the sold listings of 1970 S doubled die Lincoln cents sold in raw condition on Ebay.

1970 Penny Varieties

The 1970-S Small Date, also known as the “High 7” variety, shows the top of the digit “7” in the date perfectly lining up with tops of the other three numerals in the date. Thus, the tops of all four date digits should all align with an imaginary plane atop of the date.”

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Meanwhile, the 1970-S Large Date, otherwise known as the “Low 7,” depicts the top of the “7” sitting lower than the tops of the other digits. ” However, the date isn’t the sole diagnostic that one can use to attribute a 1970-S Small Date.  On the valuable variety, the inscription “LIBERTY” appears weak and strong on the large date version. – PCGS

1970 S Large and Small Date Variety Penny Values

Values vary for 1970 S large and small date die varieties as well.  For example, a 1970-S Large Date Lincoln penny, graded MS67+RD, sold at auction for $1500.00.  Finally, a 1970-S 1C Small Date, graded MS67 RD, sold at auction for $2464.00.

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Furthermore, 1970 S small date Lincoln pennies are selling on average between $40 and $70 in raw condition on Ebay.  The best chance of finding a rare 1970  penny error or variety is to search through original wrapped bank rolls.   Additionally, uncirculated pennies in 1970 mint sets ensures a coin with a mint state grade.




1970 S Large Date Doubled Die Lincoln Cent

The 1970 S Large Date Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln cent featured in this article is listed as 1970 S doubled die cent 1D0-004 via coppercoins.com.  As the arrow notes in the images, an extra bar displays under the L of LIBERTY.   Furthermore, images to compare for other potential 1970 S doubled die varieties are available via doubleddie.com and also varietyvista.com

1970 Lincoln Memorial Cent Coins To Look For

This 1970 penny was purchased and authenticated live online by author of Looking Through Lincoln Cents and experienced numismatist Charles (Chuck) Daughtrey.  You won’t regret subscribing to the coppercoins channel or getting in on the auctions.  I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge learning from him on top of getting great deals on rare variety coins!

Next, check out an example of a 1970 D Lincoln cent struck through grease spiked head die crack and learn more about 1970 penny errors.   This website is a partnered associate and may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure is found here.

2016 Illinois Quarter Errors, Varieties, & Values




2016 Shawnee Illinois National Park Quarter Errors, Varieties & Values

2016 Shawnee Illinois Quarter errors and varieties exist!  For instance, die chips are visible on the red-tailed hawk and the camel shaped rock formation.  Additionally, arrows note anomalies  in the images below.

Illinois quarter die chip on hawk
Arrow notes die chip on the ffeathers of the red-tailed hawk

Furthermore, the best chance of finding uncirculated 2016 Shawnee Illinois quarters worth money like this is by searching through original wrapped rolls.  Additionally, examining 2016 mint sets ensures a mint state specimen.   Moreover, check your pocket change!




2016 Illinois Shawnee Quarter Values

America the beautiful National Park quarters are worth money.  For instance, rare coins with free standing die break errors obtain additional value.  I dub this quarter, camel chewing cud, or Camel chews cud coin error.  Check out the “spitting horse” variety next.

2016 Shawnee Illinois quarter error
Arrows note die breaks on Camel Rock

2016 Illinois quarters sell for a few dollars and up in raw uncirculated mint state condition on Ebay.  However, 2016 quarters don’t have to have errors or be a variety in order to be valuable.




For instance, a 2016-P 25C Shawnee NP quarter graded MS67, sold for $400.00.  Furthermore, a 2016-D 25C Shawnee NP quarter graded MS68, sold for $1800.00. In other words, these quarters are valuable because of their flawless condition.

Shawnee National Park Quarter Design

2016 Shawnee National Park Quarter design features a close up view of the camel rock formation, with natural vegetation in the foreground, and a red-tailed hawk soaring in the sky overhead.  Furthermore, Shawnee National Forest is nested between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. 




Additionally, it’s home to diverse plant and animal life.  Moreover, the park was declared a National Forest by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939.  Furthermore, the Forest’s landscape covers about 287,000 acres and features rolling hills, open lands, lakes, creeks and bluffs.” – usmint.gov.

2016 Illinois quarter

Visiting Shawnee Illinois National Park

There are so many sights to see and activities to do for tourists in Illinois. Plan your visit to Shawnee National Park.  Make your reservations soon!  Furthermore, please regard the wild life and their habitats and do your best to help keep our national parks clean and preserved too.  In other words, thank you for caring! 




2016 Quarters

Finally, check out a 2016 West Virginia quarter and then a 2016 North Dakota quarter variety coins next.  Happy hunting!

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