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The 1956 Lincoln cent is common in all grades through MS66. However, it is a real rarity in higher grades, with but a tiny handful known in MS67.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2019
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1956
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1956
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
420,745,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2834
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Coin Value History
1956 1c MS BN
Value By Grade
1956 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$60.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $47.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Fragment -- MS62 Brown ANACS. Mintage 421,414,384....
$216
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- On 10C Planchet -- AU58 ANACS. Mintage 421,414,384....
$750
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Blank -- MS63 NGC. (2.5 g). NGC Census: (5/109). PCGS Population: (25/153). CDN: $0...
$1,680
Uncertified 1956 Mint Set. The set is missing two 1956-D Franklin half dollars. This 18 coin set includes two examples of ea...
$216
1956 1C MS66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/1). NGC Census: (27/1). CDN: $8 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 421,414...
$31
1956 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/16). NGC Census: (46/28). CDN: $1.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 42...
$80
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 30% Off Center @7:00, Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. From The Don Bonser Error Coin ...
$53
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Struck Thru Capped Die -- MS64 Brown NGC. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collecti...
$144
1956 1c ANACS MS67 BN
$95
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Blank -- XF40 NGC. (2.5 grams)....
$372
1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on 10C Planchet--AU55 PCGS. From The Alfred V. Melson Collection, Part Two. ...
$834
1956 1C cent--Struck on Dime Planchet--Edge Damaged--ANACS. AU Details. At first glance, this coin appears to be struck in ...
$345
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Denomination on a Struck Dime, Struck Through Scrap Obverse -- MS62 PCGS. ...
$6,660
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Silver 10C Plan -- AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/204). Mintage 421,414,384....
$840
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Overlapped G, Double Curved Clips -- MS63 Brown NGC. ...
$150
1956 1C MS66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/1 and 3/0+). NGC Census: (27/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $8 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$111
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 40% Off Center @8:00, Scratched -- ANACS. MS60 Details. ...
$67
1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a 10C Planchet--MS64 ANACS. ...
$978
1956 1C Lincoln Cent Struck On A 10C Blank 2.4 Grams--Improperly Cleaned--XF40 NCS. XF 40 Details. ...
$197
1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Dime Planchet--AU55 NGC. 2.5 gm....
$575
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $80
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $500 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,850 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
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