coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse \ 1956
The 1956 Lincoln Cent, featuring the Wheat Reverse design, is a significant piece in U.S. numismatics. It was minted during a period when the United States was transitioning from the classic wheat design to the newer Lincoln Memorial design, which began in 1959. The coin is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, and it has an iconic image of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse. The 1956 Wheat Cent, while not rare, holds value to collectors, particularly in high grades or mint state conditions.
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1956 1c RD | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1956 | Philadelphia |
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1956-D 1c RD | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1956 | Denver |