1970 S Small date? Lincoln Penny

[mgfrd]

Hi Folks. I have recently collected 12 1970 S Lincoln Pennies and one turned out to be a Small date. A coin dealer friend confirmed it and bought from me for $40.00. I found another 1970 S and the only reason I think it might be small date is because Liberty is real weak strike compared to the others which have real strong Liberty strikes. Here are 4 photos I hope they are clear enough. Any help is appreciated. This one stands out amongst the others I have so here we go. Additonally I noticed there appears to be doubling inside each of the fifth columns on the reverse. Mike / Mgfrd

[Roller]

Large date. There is a tutorial on this site you might look at.

[Maineman750]

Agree with Roller...large date...you cannot use only one marker to identify,here is a link to LCR's examples http://www.lincolncentresource.com/smalldates/1970Ssmalldate.html

[willbrooks]

Additonally I noticed there appears to be doubling inside each of the fifth columns on the reverse. Mike / Mgfrd

If nobody minds a rookie chiming in, that is part of the design, not doubling. Cheers, and congrats on your small date find.