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1970-S Doubled Die Obverse
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 690,560,004 Combined mintage for all 1970-S varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-643 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1970-S:
- 1970-S Large Date · Large Date
- 1970-S Small Date · Small Date
External references
The 1970-S Doubled Die Obverse is a recognized variety among Lincoln Memorial cent specialists. The doubling is most visible on the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "LIBERTY," though it is more subtle than the famous 1969-S or 1972 doubled dies. Magnification is generally needed to confirm the variety.
San Francisco's combined 1970-S mintage exceeded 693 million pieces across all varieties, but only coins struck from the specific doubled die qualify. The 1970-S DDO carries a moderate premium over the regular 1970-S cent. It is not in the same league of rarity as the 1969-S DDO, but variety collectors pursue it as a worthwhile addition to a specialized collection. Authentication is recommended, as lesser forms of doubling (machine doubling, die deterioration doubling) can be confused with a true hub-doubled die.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | — | — |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | — | — |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | — | — |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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