The 1956 penny is 2.5 grams, making it one of the lightest ... On the contrary, 1956 Lincoln pennies are astronomically more valuable than their face and melt value. Here’s a 1956 Lincoln Wheat Penny ...
The wheat penny was first minted in 1909, and it was the first coin in wide circulation to feature a U.S. president. Sculptor Victor D. Brenner was asked by the U.S. Mint to design a coin depicting ...