1960 SM/LG DATE DDO NGC PF69 FS102. Only 5 NGC & 1 PCGS EXIST @ PF69 TOP POP

  

This 1960 Small Cent is a rare find that has been certified by NGC with a grade of PR 69. It features the Lincoln Memorial design variety SM/LG DATE. The coin is Uncirculated and has a strike type of Proof. The fineness is pf69 and it was minted in the United States. This NGC certified coin is a great addition to any collection, especially for those who are looking for Lincoln Memorial Small Cents.

The FS-102 variety makes it even more unique, and its grade of PR 69 is a testament to its quality. Don't miss out on the chance to own this rare piece of history.

Only 5 NGC and 1 PCGS graded pf69 exist in this Grade! If you know others plz message me. 1960 1C Small Over Large Date PR69 Red PCGS. This interesting and elusive error was produced when the Mint switched from a Small Date hub to a Large Date hub. Lange writes that Early in 1960, it was determined that numeral 0 in the date 1960 was too small and was susceptible to breakage and filling in of the die.

The master die for the cents of 1960 was quickly discarded and replaced with a new one into which a larger and more rounded numeral 0 was engraved. Numerals 6 and 9 were also lengthened and enlarged to better balance the larger size of the 0 and to reduce their own vulnerability to failure.

Somehow, in the die-replacement process, the dies here saw a Small Date punched over a Large Date. Other varieties are known, from similar causes: Large Over Small Date (FS-025) and Large Over Large Over Small Date (FS-023), the last tripled-die obverse. Of the three, the Small Over Large Date proof is the rarest and in great demand. Although elusive, the error when found is easy to spot because the smaller numerals show up easily atop the larger background numerals.

This splendid piece has an almost perfect surface, it has no spots and a brilliant mirror finnish, almost a Cameo appearance.