Offered here is a 1970-S/S Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cent, certified and graded NGC MS65 RD, with the variety attributed as VP-002, certification number 8298990-006.
This is a collectible repunched mintmark (RPM) variety of the 1970-S Lincoln Cent. The coin is attributed by NGC as 1970 S/S Large Date, VP-002, identifying the variety directly on the certification label. The S/S designation refers to evidence of an additional mintmark impression associated with the hand-punching of mintmarks into working dies during this period.
The coin is also the Large Date variety of the 1970-S cent. Large Date and Small Date varieties are known for the year, with differences visible in the shape and alignment of the date numerals.
NGC has awarded this example the grade of MS65 RD. The RD (Red) color designation is reserved for copper coins retaining the predominantly original red coloration expected of an uncirculated cent.
The familiar Lincoln Memorial Cent design features Victor D. Brenner's portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse. The reverse, designed by Frank Gasparro, depicts the Lincoln Memorial, with the statue of Lincoln visible between the central columns.
Coin Details:
The combination of the S/S repunched mintmark, Large Date attribution, VP-002 variety designation, Gem MS65 grade, and full Red color designation makes this a particularly interesting certified 1970-S Lincoln Cent for collectors specializing in Lincoln varieties and mintmark errors.
Please review the photographs carefully for the coin's exact appearance and condition. The coin pictured is the exact coin being offered.