Title:
Standard 1970 US Mint Proof Set
Description:
The 1970 US Mint Standard Proof Set, struck at the San Francisco Mint, contains five coins: a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and a half dollar, with the half dollar being 40% silver. This set is notable as the last regular U.S. proof set to include a silver coin. The set comes in a two-piece, clear plastic case within a blue cardboard cover. The coins within the set can have different varieties, including Small Date and Large Date Lincoln cents, and the presence or absence of an ”S” mintmark on the dime.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Coin Composition: The set includes a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and a half dollar.
Silver Content: The half dollar is 40% silver, making it the last regular U.S. proof set to include a silver coin.
Mint: All coins in the proof set were struck at the San Francisco Mint.
Packaging: The coins are housed in a two-piece clear plastic case, which is then placed inside a blue cardboard cover.
Varieties:
Small Date and Large Date Lincoln cents: The Lincoln cent exists in both Small Date and Large Date varieties, which can be distinguished by the size and shape of the numerals in the date.
”S” Mintmark: Approximately 2,200 dimes were struck without an ”S” mintmark due to a die error.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Coin Composition: The set includes a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and a half dollar.
Silver Content: The half dollar is 40% silver, making it the last regular U.S. proof set to include a silver coin.
Mint: All coins in the proof set were struck at the San Francisco Mint.
Packaging: The coins are housed in a two-piece clear plastic case, which is then placed inside a blue cardboard cover.
Varieties:
Small Date and Large Date Lincoln cents: The Lincoln cent exists in both Small Date and Large Date varieties, which can be distinguished by the size and shape of the numerals in the date.
”S” Mintmark: Approximately 2,200 dimes were struck without an ”S” mintmark due to a die error.
Country:
United States
Year:
1970
Mintage:
2,632,810
Weight:
Diameter:
Date Added:
2025-07-25 06:21:56
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-07-25
Date Added:
2025-07-25 06:21:56
