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1960 Large/Small Date Proof

Small Cents · Lincoln Memorial Cents · 1959–2008
Key date Proof
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19.05 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 1,691,602 Combined mintage for all 1960 proof varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro
Collector's Key IDCK-606

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The 1960 Large/Small Date Proof is one of the more unusual varieties in the Lincoln Memorial series. On these coins, the obverse die was first prepared with the Large Date design and then re-engraved or over-punched with the Small Date numerals. Evidence of the original Large Date remains visible beneath the smaller digits, creating a transitional appearance that die variety specialists prize.

Identifying this variety requires magnification and some familiarity with the differences between the two date styles. The "1" and "9" often show traces of the thicker Large Date numeral beneath the thinner Small Date overlay. The combined proof mintage for 1960 was roughly 1.69 million, but only a fraction of those exhibit this Large/Small Date characteristic. Collectors who specialize in die varieties consider the 1960 Large/Small Date Proof a noteworthy find.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1960 Large/Small Date Proof Lincoln Memorial Cents were minted?
1,691,602 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1960 proof varieties).
What is a 1960 Large/Small Date Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1960 Large/Small Date Proof 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 Large/Small Date Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent a key date?
Yes — the 1960 Large/Small Date Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent is considered a key date in the Lincoln Memorial Cents series and commands a strong premium.