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1960 D U.S. cent "Coppercoins: 1960D-1DO-001 and 1960D-1MM-100" ?
emeraldATV
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The reason for ? is the coin is showing a similar, weak MM above the other MM strike. As in the Lincoln Resource Center reference.
Also it's getting late and I'm kinda tired.
The coin looks great and will post more photo's tonight. Also the coin has a cool surprise in the details. Check it out.
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I found this in a take a penny give a penny pouch at the local gas station last night.
I could see the date and the condition 3 feet away.
At first, I thought it can't be as it was so clean and bright.
The clerk knows me by seeing me almost every night after work.
We joke about my habit of replacing copper coins to silver looking coins.
When I get home and comfortable, I check all my pocket change.
I would GUESS, this 1960 D red, cameo looking, evenly struck coin would grade in at MS 68 or 69.
The research lead me to The Lincoln Resuorce Center.
There I found what the title of this thread states along with a close up photo explaining the title.
I'm not convinced yet about the double strike of the date from the small font (Bottom) to large font (TOP).
But...There is a weak strike of a D above the strong D.
More photos are required, because, from a camera distance away, the weak D IS in view, simular to the referance photo.
So back to the rabbit hole I go.
One other thing I have to mention.
Growing up as a camping family we visited many National Parks.
Many park rangers would guide us and answer any questions.
This also covers lost children even if was only for a half hour, but thats another story.
I've always had great respect for the NATIONAL PARK SERVICE and the logo they created. I see that logo, I know I'm safe.
This is the cool part. What a view !
Note: Die damage 1
"I would GUESS, this 1960 D red, cameo looking, evenly struck coin would grade in at MS 68 or 69."
The coin you are showing would grade AU.
This is what it needs to look like.
Thanks Bubba,
Beautiful pics.
Any more of the obverse ?
Look closely at the weak D. There's something in that space that matches this photo.
Also to the east at 2 O'clock. Look close.
Mine is the large photo . Yours is the small photo.