1922 No-D Lincoln Penny (Die Pair 2) Value

$500 – $125,000

The 1922 No-D Lincoln Penny (Die Pair 2) was minted at the Denver Mint. Values range from $500 in lower grades to $125,000 in top condition. This is a key date, making it especially sought-after by collectors.

1922 | Denver (No Mint Mark) | Mintage: Unknown

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Market Activity

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Avg: $25,022 High: $125,000 Low: $500 9 total data points

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade
Grade	Value
Good (G-4) Major design elements visible but heavily worn	$500
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$900
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$1,800
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$4,000
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$8,000
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$15,000
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$25,000
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$45,000
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$125,000

Under $100 $100 - $1,000 Over $1,000

Coin Specifications

Year

1922

Mint

Denver (No Mint Mark)

Mintage

Unknown

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11 grams

Diameter

19 mm

Edge

Plain

Designer

Victor D. Brenner

Series

Lincoln Wheat Error (1909-1958)

PCGS #

3285

Historical Notes

In 1922, only the Denver Mint struck Lincoln cents. Some dies became so worn that the D mint mark was completely obliterated, creating the famous 1922 'No-D' or 'Plain' cent. Die Pair 2 is the most valuable, showing no trace of the mint mark at all.

Varieties

No-D (Die Pair 2 - Strong Reverse)

The most valuable 1922 No-D variety. Die Pair 2 shows absolutely no trace of the D mint mark and a strong reverse strike. Only Denver struck cents in 1922, making this a diagnostic error.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 1922 No-D Lincoln Penny (Die Pair 2) worth? +

A 1922 No-D Lincoln Penny (Die Pair 2) is worth between $500 and $125,000 depending on condition. Coins in higher grades (MS-65 and above) command significant premiums.

How many 1922 Lincoln Wheat Error coins were made? +

The Denver Mint produced Unknown 1922 Lincoln Wheat Error coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

Is the 1922 No-D Lincoln Penny (Die Pair 2) a key date? +

Yes, the 1922 No-D Lincoln Penny (Die Pair 2) is considered a key date in the Lincoln Wheat Error series. Key dates are coins with low mintage, high collector demand, or both, making them among the most valuable in the series.

How much is a 1922 No-D Lincoln Penny worth? +

A 1922 No-D Lincoln Penny in good condition often sells for over $500. High-grade specimens can reach prices of $10,000 or more depending on their specific strike quality.

Is the 1922 No-D Lincoln Penny rare? +

Yes, it is a key date rarity. While millions of standard 1922-D cents exist, only a small, unknown fraction of the mintage features the missing D mint mark characteristic of the Die Pair 2 variety.