Trouble With 1960 Pennies

Hello,

I'm having a hard time telling the difference between the small and large date pennies. I think I have one of each in the picture, but the difference is very subtle to me.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

swerths

 

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They are both large dates. The best way to tell is the upper part of the "6". On the large date, the top of the "6" overlaps the end of the bottom loop by a visible portion with more vertical separation, whereas in the small date, the top and bottom ends are almost exactly vertical, no over lap. Hard to explain but here are photos from

http://www.lincolncentresource.com/smalldates/1960smalldate.html
Welcome to the forum!

Jim

 

Thanks, I can see it a little better. I was comparing the 9s and it was hard to tell. Thanks again.

 

Good luck in your search!

 

The only thing you need to look at is the 6. It's VERY obvious when you do.

 

That makes it much easier. Thanks for the tip!

 

here is an example for you
Small date (note the die break on the "6" this is main reason they switched to the large date)

Large date