None of the major grading agencies list a small date 1960 nickel. The only small date coin issued in 1960 was the cent. In addition, frosted proofs were generally not issued until the 1980s.
In any case, as of 03/2011 a 1960 proof nickel sells for anywhere from 50¢ for the lowest proof grade (60) to about $20 for a high-end coin (67)
With a small "S" under the words FIVE CENTS, about $1-2 in average condition. With a "D" or no letter, the upper range for an average circulated 1929 nickel* is about $3.
The large "P" above the dome means it's a "war nickel" that is struck in 35% silver. The nickel was removed for the war effort and silver was used as a replacement, this was done from 1942 - 1945. Because it has a small amount of silver the value is about $1.00. NOTE: The 1942 war nickel is the first US coin to ever use a "P" Mintmark.
If your coin has no letter above the dual date, or a small D, it's made of copper-nickel and not silver. The last circulating silver halves were dated 1969.If it has an S it's a proof coin and may be copper-nickel or 40% silver, but these coins weren't put into circulation. Check the edge to see if it's copper in color.There's more information at the Related Question.None of the bicentennial coins made for general circulation contain any silver or are worth more than face value. Only Proof and collectors coins sold from the US Mint are worth more.
The Liberty Head nickel was struck from 1883 to 1912*. 1903 is a fairly common date; it's worth about $1 in well-circulated condition, $10 if slightly worn, and $25 or so if in extremely fine (i.e. about uncirculated) condition.(*) Yes, there were 5 nickels struck bearing the 1913 date that are worth a small fortune, but these were not officially authorized.More:Since this coin was only minted in Philadelphia, the value depends on what condition it is in. According to USA Coin Book, a 1913 Liberty "V" Nickel is worth about $1.90 in good condition. In MS60 mint condition, it is worth about $70 and in MS63 choice uncirculated condition, it is worth about $115. Proof coins minted here are worth about $260 in PR63 choice proof condition.
For 1960 proof sets there are 2 kinds a large date & small date. This refers to the 1 cent coin only in both sets. Large date retail value is $20.00 and the small date is $35.00.
Frosted glass is used on windows that will let in sunlight, but will stop people looking in from outside. A bathroom, or glass panels on an external door, will usually have frosted glass for privacy. Apart from frosted, other patterns can be used - small dimples, raised spots or lines, etc, can also be used.
With a small "S" under the words FIVE CENTS, about $1-2 in average condition. With a "D" or no letter, the upper range for an average circulated 1929 nickel* is about $3.
Proof coins are specially struck using polished blanks and low-speed presses that strike a deep, detailed image. They're put in sealed packages for sale to collectors. Modern proofs have mirrorlike backgrounds and frosted ("matte") images. If your coin is dated 1968 or later, proof coins are relatively easy to identify because they all have an "S" mint mark on them. The only possible confusion would be if the coin is a cent from 1968-74 or a nickel from 1968-70, when San Francisco struck those denominations for circulation. All other S mint coins from 1968 onward are proofs only. Earlier proofs were struck at Philadelphia so they're more difficult to identify. Proof coins sometimes find their way into circulation when a set is broken open. That can happen if a set is stolen and the thief doesn't know what he has; sometimes small children will open Mommy's or Daddy's proof sets to get at the "shiny coins". Unfortunately if a proof coin has been spent, its value is significantly reduced.
The large "P" above the dome means it's a "war nickel" that is struck in 35% silver. The nickel was removed for the war effort and silver was used as a replacement, this was done from 1942 - 1945. Because it has a small amount of silver the value is about $1.00. NOTE: The 1942 war nickel is the first US coin to ever use a "P" Mintmark.
It's not a Morgan nickel but a Liberty Head Nickel with values of $3.00-$5.00 for average condition coins
If your coin has no letter above the dual date, or a small D, it's made of copper-nickel and not silver. The last circulating silver halves were dated 1969.If it has an S it's a proof coin and may be copper-nickel or 40% silver, but these coins weren't put into circulation. Check the edge to see if it's copper in color.There's more information at the Related Question.None of the bicentennial coins made for general circulation contain any silver or are worth more than face value. Only Proof and collectors coins sold from the US Mint are worth more.
The Liberty Head nickel was struck from 1883 to 1912*. 1903 is a fairly common date; it's worth about $1 in well-circulated condition, $10 if slightly worn, and $25 or so if in extremely fine (i.e. about uncirculated) condition.(*) Yes, there were 5 nickels struck bearing the 1913 date that are worth a small fortune, but these were not officially authorized.More:Since this coin was only minted in Philadelphia, the value depends on what condition it is in. According to USA Coin Book, a 1913 Liberty "V" Nickel is worth about $1.90 in good condition. In MS60 mint condition, it is worth about $70 and in MS63 choice uncirculated condition, it is worth about $115. Proof coins minted here are worth about $260 in PR63 choice proof condition.
For 1960 proof sets there are 2 kinds a large date & small date. This refers to the 1 cent coin only in both sets. Large date retail value is $20.00 and the small date is $35.00.
This phrase typically means that the advice being offered is not worth much, as a nickel is a small amount of money. It suggests that the advice is not valuable or helpful.
For the 1960 proof sets 2 variety's exist, a large date & small date. This refers only to the 1 cent coin in both sets. Large date retail value is $35.00 and the small date is $41.00. Issue price was $2.10
5 cents. Only a small handful of Jefferson nickels are worth more than face value, such as the 1942-45 silver war nickels, and the elusive 1950-D.
The 1960 and 1970s small & large date Lincoln cents are proof and uncirculated. The 1982 proof sets do not have large and small date examples.