Obverse

Reverse

One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Memorial Cent (Small Date)

USA - United States Mint · 1960

A copper-colored United States penny featuring the portrait of Abraham Lincoln and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Country: USA - United States Mint
Year: 1960
Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)
Metal: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc (bronze)

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Overview

A copper-colored United States penny featuring the portrait of Abraham Lincoln and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Historical significance

The 1960 cent is famous for its 'Small Date' and 'Large Date' varieties, which occurred due to a hub change early in the production year at both the Philadelphia and Denver mints.

Obverse (front)

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln facing right. Legends: 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the date '1960'. Designer: Victor David Brenner.

Reverse (back)

The Lincoln Memorial building. Legends: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', 'ONE CENT'. Designer: Frank Gasparro.

Estimated value

$0.02 - $0.05 in circulated condition; $2.00 - $15.00 in high-grade uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition (grade), presence of original red luster, and distinction between 'Small Date' and 'Large Date' varieties.

Grade assessment

Fine/Very Fine (Visible wear on Lincoln's hair and the columns of the memorial, with some surface spotting/corrosion near the mouth/nose area).

Mintage & rarity

1,580,884,000 (Very common)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Weight should be 3.11g for this bronze year. Check for 're-punched' mint marks which are common but collectible; beware of altered dates.

Notable varieties & errors

1960-D Small Date over Large Date (OVD) and various Re-punched Mint Marks (RPMs).

Similar coins

1960 Philadelphia (No mint mark) and the 1960 'Large Date' variety. The Small Date has a thicker '0' and the top of the '1' is level with the '9'.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges; do not clean or polish as it destroys numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free holder.

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