1922 Lincoln Wheat Cent
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About This Coin
The 1922 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series — 14th of 50 years in the series. In 1922, coins were struck at the Denver Mint with a combined mintage of 14.3 million. This represents the lowest annual mintage in the entire series, below the series median of 350.9 million. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. The 1922 "No D" variety, caused by a heavily worn Denver die, is one of the most sought-after Lincoln Cent errors. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $30 to $1.2K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $58K in MS64 grade at Bowers & Merena. Designed by Victor David Brenner.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
