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1960-D D/D Small/Large Date

Small Cents · Lincoln Memorial Cents · 1959–2008
Variety
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19.05 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 1,580,884,000 Combined mintage for all 1960-D varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro
Collector's Key IDCK-610

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The 1960-D D/D Small/Large Date is a repunched mintmark variety that combines two collecting interests: the date size difference and a doubled "D" mintmark. On these coins, the Denver mintmark was punched into the die more than once, leaving a visible doubling or offset of the letter. Additionally, the date shows characteristics of both the Small Date and Large Date styles, suggesting a transitional die state.

Denver's combined 1960 mintage exceeded 1.58 billion coins across all varieties, making it a massive production year. Only a small number of those coins came from the specific die or dies that produced this D/D repunched mintmark with the transitional date. Identifying the variety requires a loupe or microscope and familiarity with both the mintmark positioning and the date size characteristics. Collectors who pursue repunched mintmark varieties consider this a rewarding addition to the early Memorial cent years.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F)
VF-20 Very Fine (VF)
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF)
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU)
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $0.15 $0.20
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1960-D D/D Small/Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cent worth?
In Uncirculated condition it runs about $0.15–$0.20. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1960-D D/D Small/Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cents were minted?
1,580,884,000 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1960-D varieties).
What is a 1960-D D/D Small/Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1960-D D/D Small/Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1960-D D/D Small/Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.