1. I assume you are talking about a 1956 D Cent? I’d so, they are only worth a couple of cents unless they are in mint state.
2. What is a 1956 one cent coin from the United States worth? Value, images, and specifications for the 1956 US one cent (penny). (Lincoln Wheat) (Denver mint, D over shallow D variety).
3. 1956-D Lincoln Wheat Cent images, facts values. Value of 1956-D Lincoln Wheat Cent, key date prices and images. Mint error, variety list. Do you have a 1956-D cent worth $55?

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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 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.

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.

1956 D Wheat Penny Value Today

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 No Mint Mark Value

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.

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.

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1956 D Wheat Penny Value

See also:

1957 Wheat Penny
1955 Wheat Penny
1954 Wheat Penny

1956 D Wheat Penny value

About The 1956 D Wheat Penny

1956 D Wheat Penny Facts

The 1956 D Wheat Penny was minted in 1956 at the Denver Colorado mint. In 1956 there were 1,098,201,000 1956 D pennies minted in all. Of course this figure doesn’t reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the Denver mint and only includes the amount of 1956 D Wheat Pennies that were poured into circulation.

How Many 1956 D Wheat Pennies Were Minted?

1956 D Amount Minted 1,098,201,000

How Much Is A 1956 D Wheat Penny Worth?

The 1956 D Wheat Penny is worth between .15 cents and .60 cents on average.

This value is strictly based on the coins grade and desirability (amount minted) and doesn’t take current copper spot prices into account as these coins are made of 95% copper (except for the 1943 PS&D steel Wheat Penny) and copper prices are based upon the economy and the global stock market. This value is not iron clad, though the value of Wheat Pennies as a whole have slightly increased every single year by a small margin.

These days copper is all but considered a precious metal. And although the Wheat Penny is made of 95% copper, coin collectors don’t specifically value a coin based upon its make up, but rather its condition and overall desirability. The desirability can vary from coin to coin and is usually based upon the luster, overall condition, amount originally minted of that particular coin, year and mint mark. For instance, coins with a low mintage most often tend to be worth significantly more than others with a higher mintage.

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