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1922 No D Lincoln Wheat Cent
DENVER (D) · 95% COPPER, 5% TIN AND ZINC · VARIETY
Worth about $470–$2,350 circulated and $37,000–$53,000 in MS-65.
The 1922 No D Lincoln Wheat Cent is one of the major rarities of the series from the Denver Mint, with a mintage that is included in a larger issue. In circulated grades (G-4 to EF-40) our estimate is $470–$2,350, and a well-preserved MS-65 example is estimated at $37,000–$53,000. Because this is a key date, condition and authenticity matter far more than metal content: have any high-value coin graded by a recognised service.
The "No D" or Plain cent was struck from a 1922-D die that lost its mint mark through wear and polish. All 1922 cents come from Denver, as Philadelphia struck no cents that year.
Struck from a heavily worn 1922-D die that lost its mint mark. Included in the 1922-D mintage; no Philadelphia cents were struck in 1922.
1922 No DDenver (D)
Catalogue medallion. We do not yet hold a licensed photograph of this exact date and mint, so none is shown rather than one with a different date.
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- Mint
- Denver (D)
- Composition
- 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
- Mintage
- In larger issue
- Weight and size
- 3.11 g · 19.05 mm
- Designer
- Victor David Brenner
No separate mintage is recorded for this date, so its place on the scale follows its editorial rarity tier.
No D
The 1922 No D shows no mint mark at all. Because it came from a worn die, the date and letters usually look weak. Many 1922-D cents with a weak D are mistaken for it, so a clean, flat area under the date is the tell.
Mint mark position
D and S sit below the date on the obverse. Compare against the date: forged mint marks are common on 1909-S V.D.B., 1914-D and 1931-S.
Color: brown, red-brown, red
Bronze cents tone over time. Uncirculated prices assume red-brown (RB) toning; full red (RD) coins are worth more, brown (BN) coins less.
About the 1922 No D Lincoln Wheat
How much is a 1922 No D Lincoln Wheat Cent worth?
Lustre's editorial estimate (Oct 2026) is $470–$2,350 for circulated examples (G-4 to EF-40) and $37,000–$53,000 in MS-65. These are estimates, not an appraisal or market data. A coin in the grade you hold may sell for less at a dealer, who needs a margin.
What is a 1922 No D Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
It is 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc and weighs 3.11 g. At today's metal prices the metal is worth a few cents, so any value comes from collector demand.
How many 1922 No D Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
Struck from a heavily worn 1922-D die that lost its mint mark. Included in the 1922-D mintage; no Philadelphia cents were struck in 1922.
Where is the mint mark on a Lincoln Wheat Cent?
On the obverse, below the date. Philadelphia coins have no mint mark.
Is my 1922 No D Lincoln Wheat Cent rare?
Yes. It is one of the major rarities of the series. Check the variety notes on this page, look at the date and mint mark under magnification and consider professional grading before selling.
More Lincoln Wheat Cent values
Where these numbers come from
Lincoln cent, Wikipedia: composition, weight, diameter, edge, designer, mint mark position.
Lincoln wheat cent mintage, Landofcoins.com: mintage by year and mint.
Lincoln cent mintage figures, Wikipedia: mintage cross-check.
Mintage US Coins: Lincoln Wheat Cent, Mountain View Coins: mintage cross-check (totals include Proofs).
Lustre editorial grade-value estimates, Lustre: grade value ranges (estimates, not market data).
gold-api.com spot prices (reference level for estimates), gold-api.com: reference spot prices behind the estimates.
How the estimates are made. Facts reviewed Oct 2026.