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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:
2020
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 #:
2835
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Coin Value History
1956 1c MS RB
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1956 1c MS RB
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1956 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 421,414,384. ...
$69
1956 1C MS67★ Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (14/0 and 2/0*). PCGS Population: (1/0 and 2/0*). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid f...
$870
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Major Straight Clip -- MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. (2.59 g)....
$63
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- 25% Curved Clip -- MS65 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$89
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck, Triple Clip -- MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. (2.96 Grams)....
$65
1956 1c PCGS MS64 RB
$12
1956 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (88/14). PCGS Population: (100/0). CDN: $10 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Minta...
$134
1956 1C --Off-Center--MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/48). PCGS Population (3/69). Mintage: 421,414,400. (#2835)...
$51
1956 1c PCGS MS65 RB
$20
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck, Triple Clip -- MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. 2.96 Grams....
$150
1956 1c PCGS MS64 RB *Color*
$49
1956 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/1 and 3/0+). NGC Census: (69/9 and 0/0+). Mintage 421,414,384. ...
$84
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Ragged Clip Planchet -- MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 1.8 Grams....
$89
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck, Triple Clip -- MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. 2.96 Grams....
$54
1956 1c NGC MS66 RB *Star*
$50
Multiple Coin Lot...
$24
1956 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC; (2)1956-D MS66 Brown NGC; 1957 MS66 Brown PCGS; and a 1958-D MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ... (Total: 5 coins)
$26
1956 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (22/4). PCGS Population (16/1). Mintage: 421,414,400. (#2835) From Anaconda...
$21
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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