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1970-S Small Date Proof
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 2,632,810 Combined mintage for all 1970-S proof varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-647 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1970-S:
- 1970-S Large Date Proof · Large Date
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The 1970-S Small Date Proof is the scarcer and more desirable of the two 1970 proof cent varieties. It shares the combined proof mintage of approximately 2.63 million sets, but only a portion contained the Small Date. The thinner numerals distinguish it from the Large Date Proof, and experienced collectors can identify the variety at a glance.
In the proof format, the Small Date's more delicate digits are rendered with the full sharpness that proof striking provides, making the variety somewhat easier to identify than on circulated coins. The 1970-S Small Date Proof carries a meaningful premium over its Large Date counterpart, particularly in deep cameo condition. Collectors who pursue variety completeness in their proof sets consider this an essential piece.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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