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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:
2018
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 #:
2836
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Coin Value History
1956 1c MS RD
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1956 1c MS RD
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1956 1C MS67+ Red NGC. Mintage 421,414,384. ...
$1,440
1956 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$24,000
Uncertified 1956 Mint Set. Housed in original cardboard holders. Includes two examples of each denomination struck at the De...
$204
1956 1c PCGS MS66+ RD
$90
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Silver 10C Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. From the Fred Weinberg Collection. ...
$1,560
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. ...
$960
1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on Silver 10C Planchet--XF40 PCGS. From The Alfred V. Melson Collection, Part Two. ...
$575
1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet--AU58 PCGS. ...
$632
1956 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (311/473). NGC Census: (134/1111). Mintage: 421,414,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for N...
$16
1956 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (98/737). NGC Census: (19/1191). Mintage: 421,414,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$10
1956 1C MS67 Red NGC. Mintage 421,414,384. ...
$336
Six Unopened 1956 Mint Sets. ... (Total: 6 sets)
$3,290
1956 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$45
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Silver 10C Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,680
1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Dime Planchet--MS62 PCGS. Due to the smaller planchet, IN GOD WE TRUST is split in half, ...
$748
1956 Mint Set, all housed in a single NGC holder: 1C MS65 Red; 5C MS65; 1956 10C MS66; 1956 25C MS65; and a 1956 50C MS66.... (Total: 5 coins)
$80
1956 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (98/737). NGC Census: (19/1191). Mintage: 421,414,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$10
1956 1C MS67 Red NGC. Mintage 421,414,384. ...
$360
1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Split Planchet Before Strike -- NGC. 1.4 Grams....
$36
1956 1c PCGS/CAC MS66 RD
$56
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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