1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Large/Small Date

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1960

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Mintage (whole issue)

1,691,602

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19.05mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$26

Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $7,475
Sold: 26 July 2003
Grade: PR69
Auction house: Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Large/Small Date is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. All 1960 proof cents together had a mintage of 1.7 million; how many came from the Large over Small Date die is not recorded. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C.. Both large date and small date varieties exist from Philadelphia and Denver, creating four collectible variants. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Estimated market value is approximately $26. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3410.