What Makes a 1970 Penny Valuable ... the rarer it becomes and the higher its value. When determining the worth of a collectible coin, you must take into account its grade and condition.

Those with the highest values tend to have ... to this specific Lincoln penny as a “superb proof.” According to Dave’s Collectible Coins blog, this rare 1970-S small-date penny is ...

Those with the highest values tend to have the lowest denominations — pennies and nickels. Here are six coins from the 1970s worth a lot of ... of this Lincoln penny sold for $11,400 through ...