1960 Lincoln penny, should i have it graded? whats it worth?

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by jd313, Oct 27, 2019.

  1. jd313

    jd313 Member

    This penny looks pretty special to me also, it does have something on the reverse that interest me, it looks to me that it had a grease die error or something like that on the steps, i still would like to know if its worth anything or should i have it graded, again, any help is greatly appreciated.
     

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  3. gronnh20

    gronnh20 Well-Known Member

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  4. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Save your money!

    Chris
     
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  5. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    The fellows above are right. Unless you found an unmolested bank roll of 1960 cents, then the cent is circulated. No way around that. These sixty year old red cents are a joy to own, however submitting the piece to be slabbed is a money losing proposition.
     
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  6. jd313

    jd313 Member

    disappointing but i understand and i thank you all for your help
     
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  7. Mark A Williams

    Mark A Williams Active Member

    Should I still be saving 1959 to 1982 copper cents. I Have a hoard of about 1000.00 worth? If not where would I get a fair price for them?
     
  8. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    Sadly, it would most likely only be attractive locally as shipping would be more than the value if they were mostly circulated. Of course, someone could buy them to look for varieties, but it not common. IMO, Jim
     
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  10. littlehugger

    littlehugger Active Member

    You can find small treasures llike this in rolls, still. Way back even before the change over in 1982.
    They are a great way to fill in your Lincoln album(s) at cost.
    Also, just because you found it in change does not mean it cannot be graded MS.
    There are 70 grades. They are graded on wear. 11 of those grades are Mint State, from MS 60-MS 70.
    MS means mint state.
    I believe that rating system is weighted as it is due to the mints method of bagging loose coins for shipping and storage. This was especially hard on silver dollars.
    I personally like it.
    Anyway, enjoy it and look for more.
     
  11. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Nice looking but not worth the cost of grading.
     
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  12. TonkawaBill

    TonkawaBill Well-Known Member

    Have bought bulk copper pennies on ebay. edited - forum rules
     
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