I Have A Penny Problem. Its That Ive No Idea What I'm doing! 1960?

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pocketmom New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 05/08/2016 11:24 pm I found this the other day and I don't know if its even worth a second look because I am still learning. It was so shiny for a circulated 1960 penny and seems like a good start for inquiring more cool knowledge from avid collectors. I only have my android camera so sorry about the pic qualities and dif lighting..and I can take pics of the reverse if anyone would say it might be worth the time. So if you were to find this how do I go about evaluating it and what did you gather. Edited by pocketmom 05/08/2016 11:37 pm Report this Post to the Staff

n9jig Pillar of the Community United States 997 Posts	Posted 05/08/2016 11:41 pm Not particularly rare or valuable. It probably sat in a penny jar for many years and was cashed in. Coins from the early 1960's had a higher relief than current coins and tend to look better than similar graded newer coins. It is a keeper for sure, worth a couple cents... Report this Post to the Staff
CRHer Valued Member United States 221 Posts	Posted 05/08/2016 11:47 pm Check and see if it is a small date. If it is, its worth quite a bit in that condition! Here is some help for distinguishing small and large dates: http://www.lincolncentresource.com/...alldate.html by the way, welcome to CCF! Hope you learn a lot. -CRHer Report this Post to the Staff
mcanniz Valued Member United States 486 Posts	Posted 05/09/2016 12:02 am im 99% sure its a large date, the more common one. anyway, its not worth much, but keep it if you like it! I sometimes keep really nice ones I find Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 05/09/2016 06:26 am Pocketmom, to CCF. Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 05/09/2016 07:05 am It IS a "large date" Philadelphia mint. Not rare. Not "valuable" (on May 6, 2016, 10 rolls (500 coins) in uncirculated condition sold for $39.99 and that INCLUDED shipping. That's about 8¢ per coin in better condition than yours.) That year they changed the dies, and two types were made, "small date" and "large date". The mint explained it had to do with a problem with the die chipping out in the 0 of 1960....but read this: http://www.maddieclashes.com/specia...-coin-world/ Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 05/09/2016 10:55 am pocketmom! Nice find in the wild for a 56 year old cent. Not "valuable" but very nice Report this Post to the Staff
Biedercoins Pillar of the Community United States 1601 Posts	Posted 05/09/2016 11:11 am If you're thinking of - or have already started - collecting lincoln cents, that's a good one to keep as your 1st Circulation Coin. Good to see you here, Report this Post to the Staff
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