As of May, 2024, a 1960 Penny Small Date, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $12.00 and $1,350.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $5,188.00 in the 03/17/2011 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 1,691,602
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1960 Penny Small Date, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-68+1,350.00
MS-68900.00
MS-67+350.00
MS-67215.00
MS-66+150.00
MS-66130.00
MS-65+90.00
MS-6572.00
MS-64+58.00
MS-6452.00
MS-63+38.00
MS-6336.00
MS-62+22.00
MS-6218.00
MS-6115.00
MS-6012.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State12.001,350.00219.25

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1960 Lincoln Cent (Modern). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1960-D/D Penny Small/Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)2.0026.0034.00135.00
1960 Penny Large Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A5.00150.00
1960 Penny Small Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A6.00625.00
1960 Penny Large/Small Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A30.008,500.00
1960 Penny Small/Large Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A50.004,150.00
1960 Penny Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.0010,500.00
1960-D Penny Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.00475.00
1960-D Penny Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.004,000.00
1960-D/D Penny Small/Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A50.00400.00
1960-D/D Penny Small/Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75.001,375.00
1960 Penny Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.008,750.00
1960 Penny Large Date, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A8.002,600.00
1960 Penny Small Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A8.00160.00
1960 Penny Large/Small Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A35.002,500.00
1960 Penny Small/Large Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A50.002,500.00
1960 Penny TDO FS-103, RD (Proof)N/AN/A100.00400.00
1960 Penny Large Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A7.002,100.00
1960 Penny DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A50.001,400.00
1960 Penny DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A50.002,550.00
1960 Penny DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A42.002,650.00
1960 Penny DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A100.002,500.00
1960-D/D Penny DDO FS-101 Sm/Lg Date (FS-025.5), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.00425.00
1960-D/D Penny DDO FS-101 Sm/Lg Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A90.00575.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1960 Penny Small Date, Dcam (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$276.00

Lowest Sale Price
$5,188.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,608.91

Average Sale Price
$432.00

Most Recent Sale Price
56

Number of Sales
$90,098.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-69299.002,990.001,682.88
MS-68+940.001,468.751,204.38
MS-68276.005,188.001,608.91
MS-67+264.00305.50284.75
MS-6766.00432.00198.56
MS-6699.00253.00140.14
MS-6542.0079.0055.00
PO-11,293.001,293.001,293.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1960 Penny Small Date, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $5,188.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1960 Penny Small Date, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1960 Penny Small Date, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.00% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 5.00% / 5.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1960 Penny Small Date, DCAM (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers432.0006/28/2023
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers720.0006/29/2022
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC125.0004/24/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0011/24/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions109.0009/01/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0008/29/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions100.0008/11/2021
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/21/2021
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC205.0011/01/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0010/21/2020
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions499.3808/27/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions336.0007/24/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0001/02/2019
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions770.0010/28/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0009/19/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/19/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/09/2018
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,420.0007/19/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/03/2018
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0012/07/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions456.0011/02/2017
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC675.0010/23/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/02/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0007/11/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5007/06/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0004/18/2017
MS-68+PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0004/04/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0010/31/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7506/08/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5005/03/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5002/14/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/04/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0001/10/2016
MS-68+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,468.7501/06/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/06/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/06/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions517.0004/26/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/03/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions646.2512/04/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5011/06/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0011/02/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5009/15/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections990.0006/22/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0006/04/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,128.0004/14/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections126.5004/06/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7503/21/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/08/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/08/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/08/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections46.0012/15/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/25/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0006/05/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,293.0005/30/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,659.0004/24/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections66.0004/14/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections2,200.0012/30/2012
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0011/16/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/12/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0001/03/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0010/13/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0008/11/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/07/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/07/2011
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers1,898.0006/14/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions5,188.0003/17/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/17/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/02/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0007/01/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions316.0002/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions109.0012/03/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions207.0006/30/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0009/27/2007
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers432.0009/25/2007
MS-68PCGSBowers & Merena3,220.0008/04/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC144.0003/19/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/09/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/01/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions69.0011/13/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0010/24/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions276.0010/24/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/19/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions575.0004/26/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0004/26/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0001/01/2006
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC564.0012/12/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0012/13/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0012/08/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0009/09/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0006/02/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0008/06/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions518.0008/06/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0007/26/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions299.0001/08/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/27/2002