1970 small date lincoln proof - just a die change, or?

psxchelly

Is the 1970 small date lincoln considered a mint error or was it just something the mint changed at some point? Also which came first, the large date lincoln, or the small date??

I have always wondered this because why would the mint make such a change if thats the case? Because realistcally, does it matter where the 7 lines up in the date on the Lincoln? Obviously someone thought that it was important since the change occured.

thanks
michelle

Cam40

damn good question.

same question could apply to the `60 small and large date Lincolns.

I dont think one or the other is any kind of error though. pretty sure of that.

TWODOGS

I don't know either, but it's funny you mention this. I just picked one up.

cladking

The small date cent is a variety. It was made early in 1970 in both proof and unc.
There are numerous differences between the lg and sm date '70-S cents though
most are quite subtle. This coin probably only became so popular because it remind-
ed people of the '60 sm dates. It is much scarcer than the earlier coins but appears
in mint sets. It is becoming difficult to find these unattributed in mint sets, however.

Many collectors seek ways to spot differences between individual dies or an example
of each variety of die used in a given year.

psxchelly

thanks for the information.