1956-D One Cent MS BN Values

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1956-D One Cent MS BN Values

Details

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: 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: Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.

Basic Information

GSID:

2175

Coin Date:

1956-D

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Denver

Mintage:

1,098,201,100

Coinage Type:

Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years:

1909-1958

Composition:

95% copper; 5% zinc & tin

Mint Mark:

D

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

3.11 gr

Weight:

0.11 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

19 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1956, D

Obverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Reverse Lettering:

E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

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