Help! Large Date vs. Small Date, Ira?

I just bought a 1960 Proof Set and a 1970 Proof set. In each of these years
there were a large date and a small date type of Lincoln cent. I am unable
to tell with any certainty which I have, although I am sure they are the
more common variety. Are there any other diagnostics to look for on either
variety. Any help would be appreciated.

John Ahnen wrote:
I just bought a 1960 Proof Set and a 1970 Proof set. In each of these years
there were a large date and a small date type of Lincoln cent. I am unable
to tell with any certainty which I have, although I am sure they are the
more common variety. Are there any other diagnostics to look for on either
variety. Any help would be appreciated.

What I look for in the 1960... If the top of the 9 is higher than the
top of the 1, you have a large date. In a small date, the tops of the 1
and 9 are at the same level (or the 9 might be a tad lower).

Can't vouch for the 1970, but the redbook shows a low 7 (compared to the
0) means large, and a high 7, small.

Jeff

Check here for the difference on 1970 cents.

http://heh.pl/&1mj http://heh.pl/&1mj


JP
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John Ahnen wrote:

I just bought a 1960 Proof Set and a 1970 Proof set. In each of these years
there were a large date and a small date type of Lincoln cent. I am unable
to tell with any certainty which I have, although I am sure they are the
more common variety. Are there any other diagnostics to look for on either
variety. Any help would be appreciated.

On the 1970 Lincoln Cent...Look at "LIBERTY" on the small date it is
very weak. Especially RTY. Very tough to spot a small date by the date
alone. If you have both large and small date side by side, you'll see
what I mean.

Jim