smithmel240's 1960 P Lincoln Memorial Cent Small Cents : Small Date

Copper Alloy Penny

Mintage: 588,096,602
Minted at: Philadelphia

Designer - Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Metal Composition: 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc

Diameter: 19 mm
Mass / Weight: 3.11 grams


What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):
1960 Small Date Lincoln Memorial Cent Penny

The 1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny) had two varieties and the one depicted in the image above is the small date variety. The date here appears smaller and the difference between sizes is subtle. Below is a good example image to compare the difference between the 1960 Small Date vs Large Date. Click the image to enlarge:

1960 lincoln cent penny - small date vs large date comparision

Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD
Good
(G-4)
Very Good
(VG-8)
Fine
(F-12)
Very Fine
(VF-20)
Extremely Fine
(EF-40)
About Uncirculated
(AU-50)
Uncirculated
(MS-60)
Uncirculated
(MS-65)
Proof
(PR-65)
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MELT VALUE: $0.0274






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