1956 1C, RD (Proof)

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

PCGS PR68RD

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PCGS PR68RD

PCGS #:: 3377

Designer:: Victor David Brenner

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 669,384

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Auction Record:: $4,995 • PR69RD • 07-23-2022 • eBay

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1956 1C, RD
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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	275,000	R-1.8	24 / 26	24 / 26
60 or Better	275,000	R-1.8	24 / 26	24 / 26
65 or Better	225,000	R-1.8	24 / 26 TIE	24 / 26 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	275,000
60 or Better	275,000
65 or Better	225,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.8
60 or Better	R-1.8
65 or Better	R-1.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	24 / 26
60 or Better	24 / 26
65 or Better	24 / 26 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	24 / 26
60 or Better	24 / 26
65 or Better	24 / 26 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

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#1 PR68RD PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The Mint produced Proof Wheat Lincoln Cents from 1909-1916, then again from 1936-1942 and finally from 1950-1958. From 1950-1958 Proof Lincoln Cents, the 1956 Proof is one of the more common dates as it has one of the higher mintages. As far as condition examples in PR63 to about PR68 are really common. With the Cameo designation this date is uncommon in PR67 and higher. with a Deep Cameo designation it is scarce in any grade.