1960 Penny Small Date, RD (Proof): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1960 Penny Small Date, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $625.00, 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 $633.00 in the 12/04/2008 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, Rd (Proof) – Price Chart

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

Grade	Price($)
MS-69	625.00
MS-68+	115.00
MS-68	55.00
MS-67+	42.00
MS-67	34.00
MS-66+	28.00
MS-66	26.00
MS-65+	22.00
MS-65	20.00
MS-64+	17.00
MS-64	15.00
MS-63+	12.00
MS-63	12.00
MS-62+	9.00
MS-62	8.00
MS-61	7.00
MS-60	6.00

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

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	6.00	625.00	61.94

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 Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1960-D/D Penny Small/Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)	2.00	26.00	34.00	135.00
1960 Penny Large Date, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	5.00	150.00
1960 Penny Large/Small Date, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	30.00	8,500.00
1960 Penny Small/Large Date, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	50.00	4,150.00
1960 Penny Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	3.00	10,500.00
1960-D Penny Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	8.00	475.00
1960-D Penny Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	4.00	4,000.00
1960-D/D Penny Small/Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	50.00	400.00
1960-D/D Penny Small/Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	75.00	1,375.00
1960 Penny Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	4.00	8,750.00
1960 Penny Large Date, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	8.00	2,600.00
1960 Penny Small Date, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	8.00	160.00
1960 Penny Small Date, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	12.00	1,350.00
1960 Penny Large/Small Date, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	35.00	2,500.00
1960 Penny Small/Large Date, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	50.00	2,500.00
1960 Penny TDO FS-103, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	100.00	400.00
1960 Penny Large Date, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	7.00	2,100.00
1960 Penny DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	50.00	1,400.00
1960 Penny DDO FS-101 Lg/Sm Date, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	50.00	2,550.00
1960 Penny DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	42.00	2,650.00
1960 Penny DDO FS-102 Sm/Lg Date, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	100.00	2,500.00
1960-D/D Penny DDO FS-101 Sm/Lg Date (FS-025.5), RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	70.00	425.00
1960-D/D Penny DDO FS-101 Sm/Lg Date, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	90.00	575.00

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, Rd (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:

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$14.00

Lowest Sale Price

$575.00

Highest Sale Price

$47.74

Average Sale Price

$41.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$3,341.70

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-70	24.00	24.00	24.00
MS-69	25.00	493.50	166.40
MS-68	15.00	633.00	83.56
MS-67	14.00	575.00	47.74
MS-66	13.00	489.00	55.81
MS-65	10.00	121.00	23.25
MS-64	8.00	73.70	26.54

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1960 Penny Small Date, RD (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $633.00.

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, RD (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1960 Penny Small Date, RD (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.50% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 18.75% / 17.05% 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, RD (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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-68	NGC	David Lawrence RC	67.00	04/02/2023
MS-68	NGC	David Lawrence RC	135.00	01/01/2023
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	149.00	08/03/2022
MS-67	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	41.00	03/20/2022
MS-68	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	56.25	05/02/2021
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	204.00	04/28/2021
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	216.00	08/26/2020
MS-69	NGC	Stack's Bowers	120.00	01/29/2020
MS-69	NGC	Stack's Bowers	120.00	11/20/2019
MS-68	NGC	David Lawrence RC	43.00	05/19/2019
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	168.00	05/08/2019
MS-69	NGC	David Lawrence RC	330.00	03/24/2019
MS-67	NGC	David Lawrence RC	43.00	01/06/2019
MS-68	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	76.00	05/14/2018
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	37.00	08/29/2017
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	493.50	09/07/2016
MS-68	ICG	David Lawrence RC	49.00	07/18/2016
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	38.00	12/21/2014
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	381.88	11/02/2014
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	13.00	10/19/2014
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	30.00	08/31/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	20.00	07/20/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	18.00	06/15/2014
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	38.00	06/15/2014
MS-67	ANACS	Great Collections	95.70	05/04/2014
MS-64	ANACS	Great Collections	73.70	05/04/2014
MS-67	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	35.00	03/02/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	34.00	01/19/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	33.00	12/01/2013
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	45.00	11/03/2013
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	29.00	10/13/2013
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	87.00	09/29/2013
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	34.00	09/22/2013
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	24.00	08/11/2013
MS-68	PCGS	Great Collections	15.00	07/14/2013
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	47.00	07/07/2013
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	29.00	06/30/2013
MS-67	NGC	David Lawrence RC	36.00	06/02/2013
MS-68	PCGS	Great Collections	47.00	06/02/2013
MS-65	PCGS	Great Collections	10.00	04/28/2013
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	30.00	04/14/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	8.00	03/24/2013
MS-67	ANACS	Great Collections	15.00	02/03/2013
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	25.00	01/27/2013
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	65.00	01/07/2013
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	165.00	12/31/2012
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	91.00	12/31/2012
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	14.00	12/23/2012
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	40.00	09/30/2012
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	50.00	09/02/2012
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	109.00	04/09/2012
MS-65	PCGS	Great Collections	25.00	02/05/2012
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	30.00	01/23/2012
MS-68	PCGS	Great Collections	143.00	01/01/2012
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	29.00	12/25/2011
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	21.00	12/25/2011
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	32.00	12/19/2011
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	26.00	12/12/2011
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	30.00	10/23/2011
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	35.00	10/16/2011
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	150.00	08/29/2011
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	47.00	08/22/2011
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	59.00	07/11/2011
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	115.00	02/01/2010
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	32.00	08/19/2009
MS-67	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	32.00	08/05/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	34.00	06/17/2009
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	115.00	05/27/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	25.00	05/13/2009
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	31.00	05/06/2009
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	16.00	04/22/2009
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	29.00	03/05/2009
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	42.00	02/18/2009
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	35.00	02/04/2009
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	37.00	02/01/2009
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	33.00	01/19/2009
MS-69	ICG	Heritage Auctions	42.00	01/12/2009
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	633.00	12/04/2008
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	37.00	09/18/2008
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	69.00	08/27/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	13.00	07/28/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	12.00	07/28/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	13.00	07/23/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	57.00	07/21/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	75.00	07/02/2008
MS-68	NGC	David Lawrence RC	68.00	06/30/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	57.00	06/18/2008
MS-67	NGC	David Lawrence RC	21.00	06/16/2008
MS-67	NGC	Superior Galleries	575.00	05/26/2008
MS-65	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	16.00	04/24/2008
MS-67	NGC	David Lawrence RC	25.00	04/10/2008
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	69.00	04/09/2008
MS-69	ICG	David Lawrence RC	25.00	03/20/2008
MS-68	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	72.00	03/20/2008
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	489.00	02/20/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	49.00	02/18/2008
MS-68	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	86.00	01/24/2008
MS-68	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	78.00	01/24/2008
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	10.00	12/05/2007
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	35.00	12/03/2007
MS-67	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	37.00	11/19/2007
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	10/08/2007
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	64.00	10/03/2007
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	32.00	08/13/2007
MS-65	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	12.00	07/23/2007
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	44.00	07/16/2007
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	31.00	05/28/2007
MS-70	ICG	David Lawrence RC	24.00	05/14/2007
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	51.00	05/09/2007
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	35.00	01/03/2007
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	51.00	11/06/2006
MS-67	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	35.00	09/25/2006
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	09/18/2006
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	184.00	09/13/2006
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	33.00	08/30/2006
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	58.00	08/28/2006
MS-68	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	81.00	08/14/2006
MS-68	NGC	David Lawrence RC	173.00	08/07/2006
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	48.00	07/31/2006
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	45.00	07/26/2006
MS-69	ICG	Heritage Auctions	51.00	07/10/2006
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	39.00	06/28/2006
MS-66	NGC	David Lawrence RC	28.00	06/12/2006
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	29.00	06/07/2006
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	29.00	06/07/2006
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	18.00	06/05/2006
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	51.00	04/12/2006
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	81.00	02/22/2006
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	29.00	09/28/2005
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	63.00	09/28/2005
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	207.00	09/26/2005
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	38.00	06/27/2005
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	06/08/2005
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	23.00	06/05/2005
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	24.00	05/23/2005
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	150.00	03/28/2005
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	33.00	01/26/2005
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	104.00	12/08/2004
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	11/03/2004
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	25.00	10/27/2004
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	28.00	07/21/2004
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	27.00	05/12/2004
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	34.00	12/31/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	32.00	12/31/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	26.00	11/17/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	20.00	10/22/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	23.00	10/22/2003
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	42.00	10/22/2003
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	33.00	10/08/2003
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	22.00	09/03/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	22.00	09/03/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	31.00	08/13/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	87.00	08/06/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	13.00	06/18/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	27.00	06/18/2003
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	71.00	05/05/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	42.00	04/09/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	60.00	03/12/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	32.00	02/12/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	29.00	11/12/2002
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	25.00	10/01/2002
MS-67	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	67.00	08/06/2002
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	121.00	07/28/2002
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	28.00	11/20/2001
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	51.00	09/12/2001
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	41.00	04/26/2001
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	160.00	03/22/2001
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	26.00	01/04/2001
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	41.00	11/23/2000
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	20.00	09/14/2000
MS-69	ICG	Heritage Auctions	63.00	08/24/2000
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	08/03/2000
MS-65	PCI	Heritage Auctions	14.00	06/07/2000
MS-65	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	05/25/2000
MS-65	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	12.00	03/01/2000
MS-65	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	16.00	01/19/2000

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