1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Small Date
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$1,450 PR69RD 04-18-2019 eBay
Description
The 1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Small Date is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. With a mintage of 1.7 million, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 8 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total production. 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $26. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3392.
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Error Varieties(29)
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-017
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-018
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-021
1960 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1960 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1960 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1960 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1960 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-017
1960 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021
1960 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023
1960 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024
1960 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1960 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1960 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016
1960 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
1960 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-018
1960 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-021
