1970 San Francisco Proof Lincoln Cent Memorial Reverse Small Date

The 1970-S Proof Lincoln Cent was struck at the San Francisco Mint, as indicated by the "S" mint mark. This coin features the familiar design of the Lincoln Cent, with Victor David Brenner's portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Memorial Reverse, which showcases the Lincoln Memorial, on the reverse.

1970 S Proof SM Date Lincoln Cent

One of the defining features of the 1970-S Proof Lincoln Cent is the Small Date variety. The Small Date variant is distinguished by the smaller, more compact date numerals, particularly noticeable in the "7" in "1970," which has a shorter stem compared to the Large Date variety. Additionally, the top of the "7" aligns more closely with the "9" and "0" in the Small Date variety.