View Full Version : have a question about 1970-S Small date?
usmarble
07-06-2011, 11:46 PM
Are all of these five 1 Cent Coins 1970 S Small Date Lincoln Cent? Thanks for your help
strwrght53
07-07-2011, 02:03 AM
im not seeing any pictures
mustbebob
07-07-2011, 02:21 AM
Based on the photos provided, I believe they are all large date specimens.
Maineman750
07-07-2011, 03:10 AM
Agree with Bob, all large dates. One thing that stands out is that the bottom of the 7 is below the bottom of the 0 on a large date, it will be even on the small date. I know there are other pup's, that is just my favorite.
jfines69
07-07-2011, 05:14 AM
I see no pics... Just boxes where the pics should be and each box has id info in it!!!
Maineman750
07-07-2011, 07:52 AM
Are you guys that can't see the pics using Google Chrome ?
tinytinkerbell
07-07-2011, 10:25 AM
Are you guys that can't see the pics using Google Chrome ?
I can't see the pictures and no I'm not using google chrome
Maineman750
07-07-2011, 11:31 AM
Well,guess that's not it.I had heard of problems on another forum because of Chrome. I see them just fine. I'm using IE7
tinytinkerbell
07-07-2011, 11:42 AM
i'm using regular google .. still can't see them..
Maineman750
07-07-2011, 11:47 AM
TTB, let me rephrase that. What browser are you using, Internet Explorer 7 or 8 ,FireFox,Google Chrome,etc ? (Regular Google is a search engine)
tinytinkerbell
07-07-2011, 11:49 AM
TTB, let me rephrase that. What browser are you using, Internet Explorer 7 or 8 ,FireFox,Google Chrome,etc ? (Regular Google is a search engine)
ah hahahaa... man I'm losing it.. I'm using Internet Explorer 7 .. I noticed the pictures are gif instead of jpeg.. maybe that's why
Maineman750
07-07-2011, 11:58 AM
That's OK, I have lots of those moments. This could also be caused by your firewall. I'm using IE7 also so it probably isn't that....unless maybe you haven't updated in a while. Best thing to do is google " cannot view gif files " and see what comes up...that is if you're concerned.
usmarble
07-07-2011, 01:17 PM
How can you say these are not 1970-S Small Date, after viewing the image examples of the 1970-S Small Date on http://www.lincolncentresource.com website, and URL Link to website is http://www.lincolncentresource.com/smalldates/1970Ssmalldate.html, are you telling me they are wrong to, I think these coins look just like http://www.lincolncentresource.com/smalldates/1970Ssmalldate.html website.
The easiest way to tell the difference is to look at the 9. If the loop of the 9 bends sharply toward the 7, it
is a small date. If the loop of the 9 is angled toward the top of the mintmark, it is a large date. The nine
in the small date is also "wider" looking than the 9 in the large date.
Another way to tell the difference is the height of the 7. In the small date the top of the 7 is just about
level with the 1,9 and 0. In the large date the top of the 7 is lower than the 1,9 and 0. Beware, this way
can be very deceiving.
A third way to tell the difference is by looking at the word LIBERTY. In the small date the word LIBERTY
is weak, especially the top of the E and Y. In the large date the word LIBERTY is struck well with no
letters blending into the field.
If your only looking at the height of the 7, you may not be able to tell the difference. Try looking at the 9,
because it is by far the best way to differentiate the two.
Maineman750
07-07-2011, 01:24 PM
usmarble, here is a comparison for you...not going to argue, but they are large dates...sorry
Agree with Bob, all large date.
Billy
usmarble
07-07-2011, 01:39 PM
I'm sorry bob and billy I do not want argue with anyone but look at images that I just made, and you tell me if Im wrong.
P.S: Do not get upset I just want to know why I'm wrong?
Thank you
Maineman750
07-07-2011, 01:54 PM
usmarble, not sure they will come back so I'll try to help you. The 9 on a large date is squared off and on a small date it's pointed...I see what you're looking at and it is deceptive.But the pics I posted above make it pretty clear..also notice how the tops of the date line up on a small date.
mustbebob
07-07-2011, 02:51 PM
I certainly won't get upset, and I can understand reluctance. However, everyone who has replied has said large date. There is no doubt in my mind that they are all large date specimens usmarble. The biggest giveaway is the top of the 9 being higher than the 7. There are other diagnostics you can use also, such as the strength of the RTY of LIBERTY. In order to be the variety in question, all of the pick-up points should match...not just 1 or 2.