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PNC BANK CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES                                      EXHIBIT 11
CALCULATION OF PRIMARY AND FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE


Three months ended March 31 - in thousands, except per share data                                 1997         1996
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CALCULATION OF PRIMARY EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Net income                                                                                    $266,309     $238,320
Less: Preferred dividends declared                                                               4,875          358
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Net income applicable to primary earnings per common share                                    $261,434     $237,962
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding                                            322,054      341,402
Weighted average common shares to be issued using average market price and assuming:
     Exercise of stock options                                                                   1,918        1,470
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     Primary weighted average common shares outstanding                                        323,972      342,872
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PRIMARY EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE                                                                 $.81         $.69
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CALCULATION OF FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Net income                                                                                    $266,309     $238,320
Add: Interest expense on convertible debentures (net of tax)                                       769          859
Less: Dividends declared on non-convertible preferred stock                                      4,537
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Net income applicable to fully diluted earnings per common share                              $262,541     $239,179
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding                                            322,054      341,402
Weighted average common shares to be issued using average market price
   or period-end market price, whichever is higher and assuming:
     Conversion of preferred stock Series A & B                                                    167          180
     Conversion of preferred stock Series C                                                        542          574
     Conversion of preferred stock Series D                                                        731          777
     Conversion of debentures                                                                    2,505        2,863
     Exercise of stock options                                                                   1,918        1,571
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     Fully diluted weighted average common shares outstanding                                  327,917      347,367
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FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE                                                           $.80         $.69
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