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The 1956-D penny is commonly found in all circulated grades and in Gem levels up through MS66, above which this issue becomes a real rarity. Registry set collectors pay high premiums for the chance to own one of but a small number of examples grading MS67 or higher.
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:
285470
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1956, D
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
Variety:
Repunched Mintmark
Variety 2:
FS-501
Coin Date:
1956-D/D
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
1,098,201,100
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
37940
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Coin Value History
1956-D/D 1c Repunched Mintmark, FS-501 MS BN
Value By Grade
1956-D/D 1c Repunched Mintmark, FS-501 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS66 | $155.00 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | $95.00 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1956-D/D 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501 AU50 PCGS. (FS-022.1). PCGS Population: (9/27). NGC Census: (0/0). AU50....
$124
1956-D/D 1C FS-501 MS63 Brown ANACS. RPM-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/1). ...
$22
1956-D/D 1C AU58 ANACS. RPM-1, FS-501. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (5/2)....
$23
1956-D/D 1C AU55 ANACS. RPM-1, FS-501. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (6/7)....
$21
1956-D/D 1C XF45 ANACS. RPM-1, FS-501. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (5/22)....
$17
1956-D/D 1C FS-501 MS63 Brown ANACS. RPM-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#37940)...
$89
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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