1956 ONE CENT
PCGS Nos: 2836, 3377, 83377,
Circulation strikes: 420,745,000
Copper - ±95%
Tin and Zinc - ±5%
grains (±3.1 grams)
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the date
The finest Uncirculated Red examples graded by PCGS are 7 MS-67RD's.
The finest Proof Red examples graded by PCGS are 22 PR-68RD's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 15 PR-68's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 3 PR-68's.
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The Professional Coin