I recently found a 1960 penny. Not really that unique, but it is my birth year so I was curious. What can Co-Pilot tell me about the penny?
Grandpa:
1960 penny… what’s it’s value?
1960 penny… what’s it’s value?
Co-pilot:
That humble 1960 penny in your hand might be worth more than a cent—depending on a few key details.
That humble 1960 penny in your hand might be worth more than a cent—depending on a few key details.
There are two main varieties from that year: Large Date and Small Date, both minted in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (“D”).
- 1960-D Small Date: Circulated: 10¢–50¢, Uncirculated: $1–$20, High-grade: up to $430
- 1960-D Large Date: Around 25¢ in circulated condition
- 1960 Small Date (no mint mark): $2.50+ uncirculated
- 1960 Large Date (no mint mark): ~20¢
- Error “D over D” (Small/over/Large Date): $200+
Want help identifying which one you’ve got?
Grandpa:
yes… i was born in 1960 and recently found one. I think it is the no mint mark, large date version… but still kinda cool.
yes… i was born in 1960 and recently found one. I think it is the no mint mark, large date version… but still kinda cool.
Co-pilot:
That’s kind of cool—a coin from your own vintage! Even if it’s not rare, it’s a meaningful relic.
That’s kind of cool—a coin from your own vintage! Even if it’s not rare, it’s a meaningful relic.
Want to bring it to life in your blog? I’ve pulled together an affiliate link to a coin guide and some 1960 pop culture snapshots for color.
🪙 Recommended: The Official Red Book: Guide to U.S. Coins
📺 1960 Pop Culture Nuggets
- 🎶 “The Twist” by Chubby Checker gets the world dancing. “The Twist” by Chubby Checker
- 🎬 Hitchcock releases the chilling Psycho. Psycho (1960) on Blu-ray
- 📺 The Flintstones become the first prime-time animated series. The Flintstones: Complete Series
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