Sorry I hate to ask but...

Hello everyone, goodness I've been trying hard to see the difference between a large date and a small date 1970 penny. I just can't see the difference UGH!

While I was looking at this penny I noticed three lines on the 7 and 0 and two S's. Is this considered a RPM? Also if you could tell me if this is a large date? I think it's a large date because the 9 appears to be going down towards the S right? I will never master large date small date 1960's or 70's pennies.
Thank you

 

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The doubling you see on the numbers and mint mark is mechanical doubling

here is mine.

 

Large date. Don't worry, I sometimes struggle to tell some.

 

The 9 is much more closed on the small date. The point at the bottom is very sharp,
and LIBERTY is weakly struck (on business strike coins, not proofs). The large date the 9 is open and points down to the foot of the 7. The bottom point of the 9 is blunt and LIBERTY is well struck.

 

Thank you everyone! Have a great week!