1956 Lincoln Wheat Cent
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Value Estimates
$0.01 - $1.24
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Description
The 1956 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Total mintage reached 420.7 million. The design is by Victor David Brenner. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2834.
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1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
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1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
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1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
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1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
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1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
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1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
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1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
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1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
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1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
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1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
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1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
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1956 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1956-01
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1956 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1956-02
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