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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:
2176
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
Coin Date:
1956-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:
Copper
PCGS #:
2838
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Coin Value History
1956-D 1c MS RB
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1956-D 1c MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$115.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $60.00 | $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 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $3 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $55 – $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: $600 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $2,150 – $42,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,150 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $2 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1956-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Off-Center -- MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 1,098,201,100. ...
$94
1956-D/D 1c PCGS MS66 RD (RPM FS-501)
$220
1956-D 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (204/130). NGC Census: (131/106). CDN: $3 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65....
$60
1956-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 75% Off Center -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$101
1956-D 1C MS67 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (15/0). PCGS Population (3/0). Mintage: 1,098,201,088. ...
$95
1956-D/D 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. FS-022 RPM-8. NGC Census: (2/293). PCGS Population (5/248). Mintage: 1,098,201,088. ...
$74
1956-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Curved Clips -- MS63 Red and Brown NGC. (2.44 grams)....
$97
1956-D 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (112/3 and 3/0+). NGC Census: (70/21 and 2/0+). Mintage 1,098,201,100....
$114
1956-D 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (192/124). NGC Census: (112/104). CDN: $3 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65....
$59
1956-D 1c PCGS MS64 RB
$20
1956-D 1C MS67 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (14/0). PCGS Population (2/0). Mintage: 1,098,201,088. ...
$70
1956-D/D 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. RPM-5. PCGS Population (3/206). NGC Census: (0/149). Mintage: 1,098,201,088. (#2838)...
$28
1956-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck Off Center -- MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$192
1956-D 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (46/14). PCGS Population (71/2). Mintage: 1,098,201,088. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$15
1956-D 1c PCGS MS65 RB
$20
1956-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Struck on Elliptical Plan. PCGS Population (87/209). NGC Census: (40/136). Mintage: 1,09...
$35
1956-D Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RB (NGC).
$44
1956-D/D 1C Repunched Mint Mark, FS-501 MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. (FS-022.1). PCGS Population (2/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$27
1956-D 1c PCGS MS66 RB *Color*
$28
1956-D 1c PCGS MS65 RB
$38
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