Bright red copper color and outstanding surfaces highlight this beautiful 1956 Lincoln cent from the Denver mint. Graded MS65 Red by NGC, this gem example has beautiful mint luster. Second only to the 1944 issue as the largest mintage for a Lincoln wheat cent.
Mintage: 1,098,201,100
Weight: 3.11 grams
Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Diameter: 19 mm