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Lincoln Memorial cent1960 Penny Value
When worn, every 1960 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 4¢. Worth looking for: the 1960-D/D Small Date over Large Date Penny (about $8.90 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
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Every 1960 penny
Worn = typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine); MS-60 = uncirculated. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
- 1960 Large DatePhiladelphia · Most of the 586,405,000 1960 cents are Large Date; about two million are Small Date.4¢worn
- 1960 Small DatePhiladelphia · 2,000,000 made
- 1960-D Large DateDenver · Part of the 1,580,884,000 1960-D cents; the Small and Large Date split isn't published.4¢worn
- 1960-D/D Small Date over Large DateDenver · Included in the 1,580,884,000 1960-D total; not counted separately.$8.90worn$42.00MS-60
- 1960 ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 1,691,602 made
The proof penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.
How to tell them apart
- Small Date: the tops of the 1 and 9 are level, the 0 is small and round, and the 6 has a short tail: 1960 Small Date
- A repunched D, with traces of a large date under a small date: 1960-D/D Small Date over Large Date
Mint marks
1960 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (mint mark D). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Questions
How much is a 1960 penny worth?
When worn, every 1960 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 4¢. Worth looking for: the 1960-D/D Small Date over Large Date Penny (about $8.90 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1960 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1960 pennies made for circulation: the 1960-D/D Small Date over Large Date Penny (about $8.90 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Valuable pennies are often faked or altered, so check the signs first. Grading costs about $30–$70, so it usually pays only for coins worth more than about $150.
Where is the mint mark on a 1960 penny?
1960 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (mint mark D). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Is a 1960 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1960 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1960 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
Is a 1960 penny rare?
Most are not: about 2.2 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1960-D/D Small Date over Large Date Penny (about $8.90 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
What 1960 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1960 varieties and errors include the 1960-D/D Small Date over Large Date Penny (about $8.90 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) and the 1960 Penny, Small Date. Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.