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Ran across this coin while drinking my morning coffee. Labeled as a 1960 proof Wheat cent. Clearly not a Wheat cent. No gleaming fields, is it indeed a ruined proof or just a decent business strike? Also, since I am not a cent guy, is it large or small date? The criteria for small seems to be the top of the 9 level with the 1 (check), and an oval hollow in the 0 (er. check?).  Any value here, or just worth a chuckle with my morning joe? *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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It's a small date and the fields are badly scratched up but I will say a business strike.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Small date. One of the biggest giveaways with the 1960 small date and large date pennies is the tops of the numerals. If the tops of the "1," "9," and "0" are all on the same plane, you've got a 1960 small date penny. If the "9" pops up higher than the "1," then you've got a 1960 large date penny. The upper stem of the 6 in the Large Date is much longer than the Small Date, and the top of the 1 is level with the 9 in the Small Date. Also the 0 is smaller with a more oval opening. Last I looked 1960 small date starts out at a $1 in circulated grades and $5 and up in MS63 and the 1960 D small date Lincoln Cent value is a few dollars less in MS and a few cents less in circulated grades but you can consult for latest values.  |
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Sounds like for $2.50 in the bargain bin, that's probably a pass. Thanks for the education on the large vs. small date!
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Sounds like for $2.50 in the bargain bin, that's probably a pass. Thanks for the education on the large vs. small date! The 1960 Small Date Lincoln cents are a well-known and popular variety. The Mint found that the "0" in the date of the small date variety was subject to breakage and filling with a die chip. Because of this, the mint scrapped that particular master die and created a new one with enlarged digits in the date. Because of this, the 1960 small date Lincoln Cent is the scarcer of the two types. So its a good find and a keeper, its just whether circulated examples are of decent value vs finding one in say a high grade uncirculated condition. |
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What condition is this one in? On one hand, the bust and lettering details are sharp. On the other hand, the fields are washed out, discolored, and dull. There is also that vertical pattern of scratches, although that might be roller lines (not that roller lines are particularly desirable on coins).
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Small date, looks like a proof to me but it's been harshly cleaned. Another one bites the dust!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Small Date. Looks like a proof to me.
Errers and Varietys.
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Posted 12/23/2023 11:32 am
