How much is a 1960 d penny

Most 1960 Lincoln pennies aren't valuable. However these pennies can sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.

How much is a 1960 d penny

Specifications

Type: Lincoln Penny
Year: 1960
Face Value: $0.01
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Total Weight: 3.11 grams

The US minted the 1960 penny with no mint mark and also the 1960 D penny. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date.

There are different varieties for the 1960 pennies. There are pennies with the small date, and pennies with the large date. See the image below for reference.

How much is a 1960 d penny

SeriesLocationQuantity Minted
1960 Philadelphia 586,405,000
1960 D Denver 1,580,884,000

Most 1960 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their weight in copper. The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.

Small Date Coins

The 1960 penny with no mint mark and the small date is worth around $3 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $7 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD.

The 1960 D penny with the small date is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $1 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD.

Proof coins with no mint mark and the small date are available and they are each valued at around $22 in PR-65RD condition.

Large Date Coins

The 1960 penny with no mint mark and the 1960 D penny large date coins are each worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $1 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD.

Proof coins with no mint mark and the large date are available and they are each valued at around $2 in PR-65RD condition.

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D Over D, Small Date Over Large Date Error Coins

There is a rare error variety for the 1960 D penny. On the obverse side of the coin the D mint mark is minted over an outline of another D mint mark. In addition the small date is minted over a large date.

This error coin is worth around $165 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $325 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD.

Grading System

MS-63RB choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent. The color is red-brown.

MS-65RD gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable. The color is red.

PR-65RD proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present. The color is red.

 

Sources:

The Red Book

See also:

1961 Penny
1959 Penny

  1. USA Coin Book
  2. Small Cents
  3. Lincoln Memorial Cent
  4. 1960-D : Small Date

Copper Alloy Penny

Mintage: 158,884,000

Metal Composition: 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc

Diameter: 19 mm

Mass / Weight: 3.11 grams

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

How much is a 1960 d penny

The 1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny) had two varieties and the one depicted in the image above is the small date variety. The date here appears smaller and the difference between sizes is subtle. Below is a good example image to compare the difference between the 1960 Small Date vs Large Date. Click the image to enlarge:

How much is a 1960 d penny

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good
(G-4)
Very Good
(VG-8)
Fine
(F-12)
Very Fine
(VF-20)
Extremely Fine
(EF-40)
About Uncirculated
(AU-50)
Uncirculated
(MS-60)
Uncirculated
(MS-65)
Proof
(PR-65)
- - - - - - $0.22 $0.33 -

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1960-D Lincoln Memorial Penny (Small Date Variety) is Worth $0.22 to $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.

MELT VALUE: $0.0226


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