- Key: Semi-Key Date
- Year: 1922
- Mint Mark: D
- Type: Wheat Penny
- Price: $21.00-$6000.00+
- Face Value: 0.01 USD
- Produced: 7,160,000
- Edge: Smooth
Notes: A no D and Weak D is known to have been minted, but if you are a buyer or an owner you may want to get it verified by a 3rd party. The no D coins are selling for up to $33,000 each. Id hate to waste that kind of money on a fake :)
There were no 1922 Wheat Cents issued at either the Philadelphia (P) or the San Francisco (S) mint this year. There are however D no D specimens of this coin. Coins minted in Denver but lacking a D mint mark. There are also weak D 1922 cents.
All 1922 Cent Types
- Regular 1922
- D no D 1922 - most valuable by far worth 5-20x that of regular and Weak D.
- Weak D 1922
Copper Penny Color Guide
Mintages
Questions & Comments
STELLAR SPELLER : I wish you would give examples of a No D, Weak D, and a regular D. Explain 'D No D.' This makes no sense. Regular 1922, D No D 1922 — most valuable by far, worth 520x that of regular and Weak D. Weak D 1922. I have a 1922 with what I call a faint D. This descriptive word seems more appropriate. Posted: September 16, 2024 3:14 pm
STELLAR SPELLER : Does the red-gold shine and luster fade faster when stored in a dark cabinet or container due to moisture? They seem to turn black over time in ziplock bags. Is there anything we can do to slow it down, or does this affect them at all? Are bright coins affected by dark coins placed against them? Posted: September 16, 2024 3:14 pm
STELLAR SPELLER : Are you calling the pinkish-gold color of new copper coins red? I have a lot of cents that I have collected over the years that still look fresh from the factory, starting in the 60s. Posted: September 16, 2024 3:14 pm
STELLAR SPELLER : So what is the broad estimate for a 1922 weak D cent? Just take a guess. Why would the no D be worth more than the weak D? What is the regular you refer to? Posted: September 16, 2024 3:04 pm
How much is a 1922 D Wheat Penny worth?
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $21.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $6,000 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1922, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
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Specs & Design
This coin has a total mass of 3.11 g, a diameter of 19.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.55 mm. It's edge is smooth, and the coins are composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc..
Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Front (Obverse): The front or obverse of this coin contains the bust of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. If a mint mark is present it will be on the bottom right just under the year. If no mint mark is present the coin was minted in Philadelphia. With D standing for Denver, and S standing for San Francisco. The words IN GOD WE TRUST follow the top arch of the coin nicely framing Lincolns head, and the word LIBERTY sits just left of President Lincolns Colar.
Back (Reverse): The reverse of the Wheat Penny, also known as the Wheat Cent contains two wheat stalks, the words One Cent, and the Latin phrase E PLURIBUS UNUM which means Out of many, one. The reverse image would later change in 1959.
Most Valuable
The most valuable Wheat Penny's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.
| Image | Year | Mint | Worth |
|---|---|---|---|
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1924 | S | $12k |
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1922 | D | $6k |
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1914 | D | $5.6k |
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1914 | S | $3.2k |
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1913 | S | $2k |
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1918 | S | $2k |
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1924 | D | $2k |
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1925 | S | $1.8k |
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1912 | S | $1.5k |
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1913 | D | $1.5k |
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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
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