1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - 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
$60 MS64BN 06-13-2022 eBay
Description
The 1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Small Date is a cent minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 586.4 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 4 mint variants, representing only 14% 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. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $9 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2861.
External References
Error Varieties(22)
1960 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1c-1960(SD)-01
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-018
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-022
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-019
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-020
1960 Variety WWHO-001
RRDC-1c-1960-01 (SD) Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack
Other Strike Types in This Series
1960 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - D/D Small/Large Date
1960 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Large Date
401 errors
1960 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Small Date
467 errors
1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Large Date
60 errors
1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Large Date
27 errors
1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Large/Small Date
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