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1960 Proof Penny Value

1960 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent

Proof
1960 Proof Penny: front (type example, 2005-D Memorial cent)1960 Proof Penny: back (type example, 2005-D Memorial reverse)
Type example: 2005-D Memorial cent and 2005-D Memorial reverse. Your coin's date and mint mark may differ.
Photo creditsUnited States Mint image (PD; front, back)

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Specs

Series
Lincoln Memorial Cent
Year
1960
Mint
Philadelphia (no mint mark)
Strike
Proof
Mint mark
Below the date, on the front
Metal
Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
Weight
3.11 g
Mintage
1.7 million (1,691,602)
Small and Large Date proofs exist
Source: Wikipedia
Designer
Victor David Brenner (obverse), Frank Gasparro (reverse)

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