1960 Penny Errors, Varieties, and Values

1960 d penny

1960 Penny Errors, Varieties, and Values

1960 penny errors and varieties are collectible coins!  For instance, note the heavy die scratches on the date of this 1960 Lincoln cent.  Furthermore, die markings are useful as markers for identifying the stage of a die.  

Additionally, the pattern acts like a fingerprint, pinpointing an exact position in the die progression” – conecaonline.org

1960 pennies

Large and Small Date Cents

“The engraving Department grew concerned that the small size of the numeral “0” in the date caused the dies to chip or become clogged.  Therefore, it lead to the creation of the 1960 large date cent.  Moreover, the 1960 Lincoln cent obverse master die was swapped out with another having all four numerals enlarged.” 

Everyone involved at the mint anticipated no one would notice outside of the mint. “However, collectors found out while examining the pennies for die clashes, die breaks, filled letters, roving mint mark positions, doubled dies, and other anomalies.”

1960 penny error

Small Date 1960 Penny

“Furthermore, Denver minted 158,884,000 Small Date Lincoln Cents in 1960.” – usacoinbook.com.   Moreover, “die clashes on the 1960 and 1960 D small date Lincoln cents led to an exciting discovery, giving “the 1960 small date Lincoln cent a unique story to tell.”  – error-ref.com

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Additionally, “coin experts and enthusiasts may make offers on any coin that is a high mint state grade (such as MS67 and higher), or any coin that has a doubled die variety or other rare mint errors” – coinappraiser.com.

1960 penny value

1960 pennies are extremely valuable if they are rare varieties or errors.  “The 1960 Small Date Die Variety Coin kicked off a hunting frenzy!” – coinweek.com.

Furthermore, getting more than one opinion will save you money in the long run.  The value of a coin depends on what a buyer is willing to pay for it.  However, the condition of the coin impacts value.

1960s valuable pennies
1960 Penny Values

For Instance, a 1960-D 1C Small Date graded MS67+RD, sold for $3525.00.  Furthermore, 1960-D 1C Small Date graded AU53BN, sold for $1006.00.  Additionally, a 1960-D/D 1C Small/Large Date Variety graded Ms66+RD, sold for $4,0025.00.

1960 pennies worth money

Furthermore, the best chance of finding rare uncirculated 1960 Lincoln cent errors and varieties is by searching through original bank wrapped rolls.  Moreover,  examining 1960 mint sets ensures a mint state grade coin specimen.

Valuable Rare Collectible Doubled Die Coins

1960 Lincoln cent doubled die variety listings are available via doubleddie.com.  Additional images to compare are available via varietyvista.com.  First observe the videos below discussing 1960 Lincoln cents.  Then, check out a 2019 partially unplated Lincoln cent.

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