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1956 1c RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $0.55
MS64 $0.75
MS65 $4.05
MS66 $13.50
MS67 $61.00
MS63 CAC $0.67
MS64 CAC $0.85
MS65 CAC $4.86
MS66 CAC $20.25
MS67 CAC $74.00

Apr Data

13 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1956 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (88/14). PCGS Population: (100/0). CDN: $10 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Minta 66 HA 134 10/31/2022
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- 25% Curved Clip -- MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 65 HA 89 07/15/2021
    1956 Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 408 03/31/2021
    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. 66 HA 84 08/04/2020
    1956 1c PCGS MS64 RB 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 12 08/12/2019
    1956 1c PCGS MS65 RB 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 20 09/24/2018
    1956 1c NGC MS66 RB *Star* 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 50 05/09/2016
    1956 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RB (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 129 11/09/2015
    1956 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Ragged Clip Planchet -- MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 1.8 Grams. 65 HA 89 01/20/2015
    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) 66 HA 26 01/08/2012
    1956 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (22/4). PCGS Population (16/1). Mintage: 421,414,400. (#2835)From Anaconda 66 HA 21 06/29/2008
    1956 1c PCGS MS64 RB *Color* 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 49 11/08/2007
    Multiple Coin Lot 65 HA 24 06/02/1995
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 2835
      Coin Date: 1956
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: P
      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 #: 2835
      NGC ID: 22FK
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