US 1 Cent 1956 Lincoln
The average price of the 1 Cent 1956 coin is $140 as of February 8, 2026. This data is based on an analysis of 17 auction sales. The sample may include coins from other years or varieties in different conditions, so this is an approximate estimate. For an accurate valuation of the 1 Cent 1956, a detailed comparison of individual specimens is required, considering die varieties and grade.
Average price
| Year | Price |
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| 2025 | - |
| 2024 | $100 |
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Sales chart

Stack's Bowers
- DateMay 21, 2025
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Lot 93115 1956 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2836. NGC ID: 22FK. Click here for certification details from NGC.
Stack's Bowers
- DateSeptember 11, 2024
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Lot 93085 1956 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2836. NGC ID: 22FK. Click here for certification details from NGC.
Stack's Bowers
- DateAugust 28, 2024
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Lot 91075 1956-D Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2839. NGC ID: 22FL. Click here for certification details from NGC.
Stack's Bowers
- DateApril 10, 2024
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Lot 94084 1956 Lincoln Cent. Proof-67 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2836. NGC ID: 22FK. Click here for certification details from NGC.
Stack's Bowers
- DateNovember 29, 2021
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Lot 5163 1956 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS). CAC. Provenance: Selections from the Aberg Collection. PCGS# 2836. NGC ID: 22FK. Click here for certification details from PCGS.
Stack's Bowers
- DateAugust 7, 2020
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Lot 2443 1956-D Lincoln Cent. MS-67+ RD (PCGS). Vivid reddish-orange surfaces support razor sharp striking detail. A lustrous, smooth and visually appealing coin that would do justice to the finest Lincoln cent collection on the PCGS Set Registry. Outstanding! PCGS Population: 10; 0 finer. PCGS# 2839. NGC ID: 22FL. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.
Stack's Bowers
- DateMarch 22, 2018
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Lot 2143 1956-D Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS). Vivid deep orange luster blankets both sides with a smooth satin texture. The 1956-D is the first Lincoln cent issue with a mintage of more than 1 billion coins since the 1945. Provenance: From the ESM Collection. PCGS Population: 74; 9 finer (all MS-67+ RD). PCGS# 2839. NGC ID: 22FL. Click here for certification details from PCGS.
Stack's Bowers
- DateJune 26, 2014
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Lot 3581 1956-D/D Lincoln Cent. FS-508. Repunched Mintmark. MS-64 RD (PCGS). PCGS# 37939.
Stack's Bowers
- DateJune 15, 2014
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Lot 20069 1956 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2836. NGC ID: 22FK. Click here for certification details from NGC.
Stack's Bowers
- DateJune 15, 2014
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Lot 20070 1956-D Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2839. NGC ID: 22FL. Click here for certification details from NGC.
Stack's Bowers
- DateMarch 26, 2014
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Lot 5129 1956 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS). Exquisite rose-red surfaces are satiny in texture and expectably smooth at the Superb Gem grade level. These common dates are anything but "common" in Gem grades, especially within the RD designation offered here. PCGS# 2836. NGC ID: 22FK. PCGS Population: 21; 1 finer at MS-67+ RD.
Stack's Bowers
- DateAugust 15, 2013
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Lot 30185 1956 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC). PCGS# 2836.
Stack's Bowers
- DateMarch 22, 2012
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Lot 1617 1956-D Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS). CAC. Bursting with vivid rose-orange luster, this satin to softly frosted superb Gem also sports sharp devices and virtually pristine surfaces. Impressive technical quality and eye appeal for the issue, and sure to please even the most exacting Lincoln cent collector. Tied for finest certified by PCGS; if you're working on a PCGS Registry Set of Lincoln cents, you can't do without one of these! PCGS Population: 23; none finer within any color designation. PCGS# 2839. Provenance: From the Colin Withers Collection. PCGS Population: 23; none finer within any color designation.
Stack's Bowers
- DateMarch 22, 2012
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Lot 1618 1956-D/D Lincoln Cent. FS-501. Repunched Mintmark. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC. A particularly strong RPM, the undermintmark is very pronounced and readily evident to the west of the primary D. Of thoroughly appealing Gem quality, the present example is alive with vivid pink-rose luster that is fully appreciable in the absence of troublesome blemishes. PCGS# 37942. Provenance: From the Colin Withers Collection.
Heritage Auctions
- DateFebruary 2, 2012
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Lot 3927 1956-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. The bright original red surfaces of
this spectacular Superb Gem display blazing mint luster, with
outstanding eye appeal. Only a few microscopic specks of carbon can
be detected on the reverse. The design elements are well-detailed
and no mentionable contact marks are noted. Population: 23 in 67
Red, 0 finer (1/12).( Registry values : N208) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22FL , PCGS# 2839 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Stack's Bowers
- DateJune 18, 2010
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Lot 1354 1956-D/D Lincoln Cent. FS-508 (FS-022). Repunched Mintmark. MS-65 RD (PCGS). A brilliant Gem bursting with vivid pinkish-orange luster. PCGS Population: just 13; with a mere two finer certified as MS-66 RD. PCGS# 37939. PCGS Population: just 13; with a mere two finer certified as MS-66 RD.
Heritage Auctions
- DateDecember 3, 2009
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Lot 165 1956-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Bright copper-orange surfaces show
peach and apricot accents. Only a few small flecks are apparent on
the reverse, and the fields and devices are nearly mark-free. A
remarkable Superb Gem, tied for finest Red example certified by NGC
or PCGS (10/09) and a Registry collector essential.( Registry values : N208) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22FL , PCGS# 2839 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Heritage Auctions
- DateFebruary 5, 2009
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Lot 556 1956-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Ex: Joshua and Ally Walsh. Radiant
pumpkin-gold color and potent cartwheel luster ensure the eye
appeal of this nicely struck and well preserved Superb Gem. A few
very minute marks on Lincoln's motif barely merit mention. Destined
for the finest collection. Population: 19 in 67 Red, 0 finer
(12/08).
Ex: Joshua and Ally Walsh Collection of United States Cents
(Heritage, 1/2006), lot 345.
From The Jack Lee Estate Collection. ( Registry values : N208) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22FL , PCGS# 2839 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Heritage Auctions
- DateJune 1, 2006
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Lot 421 1956-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. The advanced
Set Registry collector will want to know that this delightful cent
is tied for the finest certified by PCGS. Both sides have that
lovely pale orange color consistent with nicely preserved high
quality cents struck half a century ago. Aside from a few natural
planchet flakes that were present at the time this piece was
struck, the surfaces are pristine. Population: 17 in 67, 0 finer
(4/06).( Registry values : N208) Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22FL , PCGS# 2839 ) Weight: 3.11 grams Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc





































