1960 Lincoln Cent Large Date 1C – PCGS MS64RD | Brilliant Red Copper Variety
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This 1960 Lincoln Cent (Large Date variety), graded MS64RD by PCGS, is a striking near-Gem example from one of the most collected and talked-about years in the Lincoln cent series. The 1960 issue is especially notable for featuring both Large Date and Small Date varieties, making it a key year for collectors focused on completing variety sets.
Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the Large Date variety is recognized by its bold, well-formed numerals, offering a classic and easily identifiable appearance. This coin is certified MS64RD, meaning it retains strong mint luster and full original red color, a highly desirable trait for copper coins that often tone over time.
With sharp design details and vibrant surfaces, this piece offers excellent eye appeal just shy of full Gem status. The RD (Red) designation significantly enhances its desirability, as collectors place a premium on coins that maintain their original mint brilliance.
As the final year of the Wheat cent design, 1960 holds historical importance in U.S. coinage, marking the transition to the Lincoln Memorial reverse later that same year. This makes both design types from 1960 especially popular among collectors.
Certified by PCGS, this coin provides confidence in authenticity and grade, making it a strong addition to any Lincoln cent collection or high-grade copper set.
Key Details:
- Year: 1960
- Variety: Large Date
- Denomination: 1 Cent (Lincoln Wheat Cent)
- Grade: MS64RD (Mint State Red)
- Certification: PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service)
- Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)
- Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
- Designer: Victor D. Brenner
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Design:
- Obverse: Abraham Lincoln portrait
- Reverse: Wheat ears design (final year of issue)
- Color Designation: RD (Full Red – original mint color)
- Historical Significance: Transitional year marking the end of the Wheat cent and introduction of the Lincoln Memorial design
- Rarity & Appeal: Common overall, but high-grade Red examples and Large Date varieties remain highly collectible
- Collector Value: Essential for Lincoln cent variety collectors and high-grade copper enthusiasts
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