The 1956 wheat pennies have value as numismatic coins. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.
Specifications
Type: Wheat Penny
Year: 1956
Face Value: $0.01
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Total Weight: 3.11 grams
- The 1956 D/D/S OMM One of many controversial OMM's. Listed by CONECA as RPM-12. Parts of what look to be an S mintmark can be seen Northeast of the primary mintmark. Later die states show a clearer S mintmark. The variety also displays a repunched D mintmark. The coin is listed as WOMM-001 by John Wexler. This variety is also listed by ANACS.
- Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse), 1956-D/D MS Auction Record: $1,292.50. PCGS MS67. Heritage Auctions Filter Results.
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1950-D Lincoln Wheat Penny is Worth $0.05 in Average Condition and can be Worth $0.64 to $2.17 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare.
The US minted the 1956 wheat penny with no mint mark and also the 1956 D wheat penny. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Philadelphia | 420,745,000 |
| 1956 D | Denver | 1,098,201,100 |
Value
The 1956 wheat penny with no mint mark and the 1956 D wheat penny have similar values. Each coin is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.12. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.30-0.35 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $1.
Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $10 in PR 65 condition. There were 669,384 proof coins minted.
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The 1956 wheat pennies have value as numismatic coins. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.
Specifications
Type: Wheat Penny
Year: 1956
Face Value: $0.01
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Total Weight: 3.11 grams
- The 1956 D/D/S OMM One of many controversial OMM's. Listed by CONECA as RPM-12. Parts of what look to be an S mintmark can be seen Northeast of the primary mintmark. Later die states show a clearer S mintmark. The variety also displays a repunched D mintmark. The coin is listed as WOMM-001 by John Wexler. This variety is also listed by ANACS.
- Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse), 1956-D/D MS Auction Record: $1,292.50. PCGS MS67. Heritage Auctions Filter Results.
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1950-D Lincoln Wheat Penny is Worth $0.05 in Average Condition and can be Worth $0.64 to $2.17 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare.
The US minted the 1956 wheat penny with no mint mark and also the 1956 D wheat penny. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Philadelphia | 420,745,000 |
| 1956 D | Denver | 1,098,201,100 |
Value
The 1956 wheat penny with no mint mark and the 1956 D wheat penny have similar values. Each coin is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.12. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.30-0.35 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $1.
Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $10 in PR 65 condition. There were 669,384 proof coins minted.
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D Above Shadow D Error Coins
1956 D Wheat Penny Worth
There is a rare error variety for the 1955 D wheat penny. On the obverse side of the coin the D mint mark is minted above a shadow D.
The 1956 wheat penny D above shadow D error coin is worth around $10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $35 for coins with an MS-63RB grade.
1956 Wheat Penny Value Chart
Grading System
Very fine- Lincoln's jawbone and cheekbone are worn but still separated. The wheat heads are not worn.
Extremely fine- There is only slight wear on the coin. All of the details are sharp.
MS-63RB choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent. The color is red-brown.
MS-65RB gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable. The color is red-brown.
PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.
Cached. State quarters were issued between 1999 and 2008, these are very popular with collectors, but not worth much in terms of intrinsic value. Current silver melt value. for a pre 1965 coin (90% Silver) is $4.83 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $26.74 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value. Silver coin values of dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars follow the price of silver. Using the calculator finds today's value. Images identify the series and important dates of silver coins. Your old coins are becoming surprisingly valuable, discover how much they are worth. Calculate by Total Face Value of Silver Quarters: Bags: $1 Face Value of U.S. 90% Silver Quarters: $10 Face Value of U.S. 90% Silver Quarters: $50 Face Value of U.S. 90% Silver Quarters: $100 Face Value of U.S. 90% Silver Quarters: $1,000 Face Value of U.S. 90% Silver Quarters: Calculate by Total Weight of Silver Quarters: Weight.
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See also:
1956 Wheat Back Penny
1957 Wheat Penny
1955 Wheat Penny
1954 Wheat Penny
