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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:
2174
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 #:
2839
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Coin Value History
1956-D 1c MS RD
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1956-D 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $0.70 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$950.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. Ex: Larry Shapiro. CAC: 22 in 67, 0 finer (7/26). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. M...
$573
1956-D/D 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, MS64 Red PCGS. Formerly FS-022.1. PCGS Population: 27 in 64, 118 finer (7/26). CDN:...
$64
1956-D/D 1C RPM-8, FS-508, MS65 Red ANACS. Formerly FS-022. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$154
1956-D/D 1C FS-508 MS66 Red NGC. Formerly FS-022. NGC Census: (23/1). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$264
1956-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Silver 10C Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1956-D/D/S 1C MS62 Red ANACS. WOMM-001. NGC Census: (1/2053). PCGS Population (0/1521). Mintage: 1,098,201,088. (#2839)...
$184
1956-D/D AU55 Brown--Scratched--ANACS, FS-022.1, RPM-1, ...
$11
1956-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 1,098,201,100. ...
$159
1956-D/D 1C FS-508 MS64 Red ANACS. RPM-8. Formerly FS-022. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,098,201,100. ...
$79
1956-D/D 1C RPM-1, FS-501, MS65 Red ANACS. ...
$79
1956-D/D 1C RPM-8, FS-508, MS66 Red ANACS. CONECA Top 100 Variety....
$94
1956-D 1c PCGS MS63 RD
$10
1956-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 1,098,201,100. ...
$201
1956-D/D 1C RPM-1, FS-501, MS64 Red ANACS. Formerly FS-022.1. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,098,201,100. ...
$94
1956-D/D 1C Repunched Mintmark, RPM-018, MS65 Red ANACS. Mintage 1,098,201,100.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference:...
$75
1956-D 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. Mintage 1,098,201,100. ...
$64
1956-D 1C No VDB MS63 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (7/4224). PCGS Population: (14/3536). Mintage 1,098,201,088....
$47
1956-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 1,098,201,100. ...
$244
1956-D/D 1C Repunched Mintmark-1, FS-501, MS64 Red ANACS....
$84
1956-D/D 1C Repunch Mintmark-8, (FS-508) MS65 Red ANACS. Mintage 1,098,201,100. From The Matthew D. Webber Colle...
$55
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