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1956 1c BN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $0.17
G4 $0.18
G6 $0.18
VG8 $0.18
VG10 $0.18
F12 $0.19
F15 $0.19
VF20 $0.19
VF25 $0.19
VF30 $0.19
VF35 $0.19
XF40 $0.20
XF45 $0.20
AU50 $0.21
AU53 $0.21
AU55 $0.21
AU58 $0.21
MS60 $0.25
MS61 $0.27
MS62 $0.30
MS63 $0.40
MS64 $0.60
MS65 $2.15
MS66 $10.80
MS67 $47.25
AG3 CAC $0.17
G4 CAC $0.18
G6 CAC $0.18
VG8 CAC $0.18
VG10 CAC $0.18
F12 CAC $0.19
F15 CAC $0.19
VF20 CAC $0.19
VF25 CAC $0.19
VF30 CAC $0.19
VF35 CAC $0.19
XF40 CAC $0.21
XF45 CAC $0.21
AU50 CAC $0.22
AU53 CAC $0.22
AU55 CAC $0.22
AU58 CAC $0.22
MS60 CAC $0.27
MS61 CAC $0.29
MS62 CAC $0.33
MS63 CAC $0.50
MS64 CAC $0.73
MS65 CAC $2.45
MS66 CAC $12.96
MS67 CAC $61.00

Apr Data

26 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Blank -- MS63 NGC. (2.5 g). NGC Census: (5/109). PCGS Population: (25/153). CDN: $0 63 HA 1,680 12/18/2023
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Denomination on a Struck Dime, Struck Through Scrap Obverse -- MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 6,660 05/06/2022
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 1,800 05/06/2022
    1956 1C MS66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/1). NGC Census: (27/1). CDN: $8 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 421,414 66 HA 31 04/25/2022
    1956 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/16). NGC Census: (46/28). CDN: $1.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 42 65 HA 80 04/25/2022
    1956 1C MS66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/1 and 3/0+). NGC Census: (27/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $8 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6 66 HA 111 02/08/2022
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Blank -- MS63 Brown NGC. (2.5 grams). 63 HA 1,560 07/15/2021
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on an Elliptical Planchet -- MS63 Brown NGC. (1.3 grams). 63 HA 288 07/15/2021
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Overlapped G, Double Curved Clips -- MS63 Brown NGC. 63 HA 150 07/15/2021
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Obverse Struck Thru Capped Die -- MS64 Brown NGC. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collecti 64 HA 144 11/06/2020
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Planchet -- AU58 NGC. (2.4 grams). From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collect 58 HA 1,080 11/06/2020
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Honduras 1C Planchet -- MS63 Brown NGC. 63 HA 1,140 08/15/2020
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Blank -- XF40 NGC. (2.5 grams). 40 HA 372 01/15/2020
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Dime Blank -- MS63 NGC. 2.4 grams. 63 HA 960 01/12/2020
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 25% Off Center -- MS62 Brown PCGS. 62 HA 120 09/10/2019
    1956 1C MS62 Brown NGC. This lot will include the following coins; 1964-D 1C Lincoln Cent, --Struck 50% Off Center -- MS (Total: 3 coins) 62 HA 79 02/21/2017
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Blank Planchet (2.5g) -- AU58 NGC. 58 HA 617 01/11/2016
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on an Elliptical 1.3g Planchet -- MS63 Brown NGC. 63 HA 376 08/16/2015
    1956 Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Dime Planchet--AU-58 (NGC). 58 Stacks Bowers 661 01/04/2011
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on 10C Planchet 2.5 Grams--MS60 NGC. 60 HA 1,150 07/11/2010
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Honduras One Centavo Planchet--MS64 Brown NGC. 64 HA 2,070 05/02/2010
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on 10C Planchet--AU55 PCGS.From The Alfred V. Melson Collection, Part Two. 55 HA 834 02/07/2010
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent Struck On A 10C Blank 2.4 Grams--Improperly Cleaned--XF40 NCS. XF 40 Details. 40 HA 197 03/31/2009
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Dime Planchet--AU55 NGC. 2.5 gm. 55 HA 575 05/06/2008
    1956-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet--MS64 NGC. 2.5 grams. Mostly untoned, though faint golden patina i 64 HA 1,725 09/16/2006
    1956 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (3/3). NGC Census: (7/24). Mintage: 421,414,400. (#2834) 64 HA 10 11/29/2005
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 2834
      Coin Date: 1956
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
      Mintage: 420,745,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Lincoln, Wheat reverse (Bronze)
      Coinage Years: 1909-1958
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 19
      Weight (Grams): 3.11
      Designer: Victor D. Brenner
      Edge: Plain
      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.
      General Notes: 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.
      PCGS #: 2834
      NGC ID: 22FK
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