1960 Small Date Penny
[Image of a 1960 small date penny]
1960 Large Date Penny
[Image of a 1960 large date penny]
The small date and large date pennies are both Lincoln pennies. The small date penny has a date that appears to be smaller in size compared to the letters "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST." On the other hand, the large date penny has a date that appears to be larger and more noticeable.
The difference between the small and large date pennies of 1960 is attributed to the change in the design of the date punch used to impress the date on the coins. The early pennies struck at the Philadelphia mint had the small date, while later pennies struck at both the Philadelphia and Denver mints had the large date.
It's worth noting that the small date 1960 pennies are generally more common and less valuable compared to the large date pennies. However, the value of these pennies can still vary depending on their condition, rarity, and collector demand.