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Valued Member
Canada
368 Posts |
Here's another large/small date comparison The literature says the 3 things to look for with this variety are:
- The tail of the 6 in the Large Date is much longer than that of the small date
- The top of the 1 in the Small Date is level with the top of the 9. In the Large Date the top of the 1 is below the top of the 9
- The 0 is perfectly round the Large Date. In the small date the 0 is skinnier
I think this could be an example of a small date. In the comparison below the large date is on top and the small date below. What do you think?  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Yes, you have one of each.
Easy enough to tell the difference, I just look at the O,
if it is round, it is a large date, if it is oval, it is a small date.
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Yes, you have one of each Thanks @JimmyD you have much better eyes than I do. The only difference I see in the O's is that the small date O looks a little smaller to me. I'm using a 10x triplet loupe to look at them too.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
80904 Posts |
You got it correct.  Errers and Varietys.
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Moderator
 United States
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very good on these, |
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Valued Member
United States
294 Posts |
All I know is the 1960 Small Date from Philly is the least minted of the 1960's cents, so I try to collect those the most.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Valued Member
Canada
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1960 Small Date from Philly Thanks @JennyCents I examined a few of those but did not find anything. I may have a few more. Appreciate the tip. Quote:
Here is a link that will help you Appreciate the link @-makecents- I didn't realize there were so many other features. One of those coin microscopes might come in handy when you really need to get close. With all the pennies I have I could probably spend another lifetime examining them. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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. . . Large or Small Dates, I prefer these.... . . . . You can enjoy both at once.  
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Valued Member
Canada
368 Posts |
That's pretty cool @CoinForMe I wasn't even looking for that one
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Appreciate the link @-makecents- Don't know much of anything myself, but others do. Hope it helps. -makecents-
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Posted 10/31/2026 2:21 pm
