1970-D Lincoln Cent BU (Red/Brown)
Numismatic
1970-D Lincoln Cent BU (Red/Brown)
The 1970 Lincoln Cent struck at the Denver Mint offers a brilliant glimpse into the mid-twentieth-century era of American pocket change. Struck in a traditional alloy consisting of 95 percent copper with the remaining 5 percent made of tin and zinc, this coin displays the warm red and brown tones characteristic of its metal composition. On the obverse, the iconic right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln dominates the field. This side features the legible inscriptions of LIBERTY to the left of the president, the motto IN GOD WE TRUST arching above, and the date 1970 positioned alongside the 'D' mint mark, indicating its origin in Denver. The reverse showcases the Lincoln Memorial, a design that graced the one-cent piece continuously from 1959 to 2008. Within this architectural representation, the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE CENT frame the monument, while the traditional Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is nestled neatly above the roofline.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1970 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Cent |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
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