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Valued Member
United States
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I have a 1960D penny that looks like it is in good condition to be 58 years old. Just curious about this coin. thanks   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Deb , It's a 1960-D large date in average circulated condition . Value $.01 .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21583 Posts |
 Just a regular circulated 1960D cent. There were over 1.5 Billion minted so even in uncirculated condition, there is not that much of a premium. |
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Valued Member
 United States
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oh ok thank you! can you explain to me why those older coins like this one look so much different than the coins that we find today? I have some from the 1970's they just look and feel different than the coins that I find in my change today.
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Valued Member
United States
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I mean like some are really smooth and seem heavier than the others. I guess is what I am trying to say.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2843 Posts |
The coins from mid 1982 and prior are made of 95% copper. After that they switched to copper plated zinc.
The copper coins are heavier and look different. They also age better.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Right, no premium here, especially with the apparent environmental damage on the reverse.  to the CCF! |
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Valued Member
United States
50 Posts |
ok yes like this one 1941 penny I have  |
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Valued Member
United States
50 Posts |
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Valued Member
United States
50 Posts |
are wheat pennies worth anything?
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Pillar of the Community
7234 Posts |
Common ones in the 40-50's from circulation are worth 2 or 3¢ apiece.
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Valued Member
United States
50 Posts |
great! thanks for the info
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
73595 Posts |
Unfortunately the 1960 D LMC is very common and is worth face value in that condition. The 1941 P LWC is worth 2 to 3 cents. Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not only do they look different, they sound different. Once I pointed this out to my 12 year old, she picked every copper Lincoln out of a pile of cents when I dropped them on my desk.
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Your 60D is a spender, worth 1 cent. These are plentiful in mint state condition. In fact, if you search enough coins from a bank, you'll eventually find one in mint state. Here's an example of one that is collectable:   |
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