22 plain wheat penny

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If you have the rare "No-D" variety of the 1922 Lincoln cent, your coin could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars -- depending on its condition.

However, there are 3 sets of dies used to stamp these, and only one set of these dies has that big value (die pair #2) -- the rest are only worth about 1/10th as much (or less).

The die pair you want is the one that will show absolutely no trace of the "D" mintmark under the date (even when magnified), and will exhibit a strong strike on the reverse -- no mushiness at all.

Refer to Ken Potter's analysis of these coins on his website :

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There are also tons of these coins out there that are couonterfeit -- where the "D" has been removed. Careful examination with a strong magnifier will reveal these.

If you do have the genuine rare variety, then in well-worn condition, it's worth $350-$500 -- in lightly worn condition it's worth $1,200-$2,500 -- in almost uncirculated condition it's worth almost $5,000 -- and a nice uncirculated one will be worth $6,500 to $22,000 or more.



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	FYI    from WIKI If you have the rare "No-D" variety of the 1922 Lincoln cent, your coin could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars -- depending on its condition. However, there are 3 sets of dies used to stamp these, and only one set of these dies has that big value (die pair #2) -- the rest are only worth about 1/10th as much (or less). The die pair you want is the one that will show absolutely no trace of the "D" mintmark under the date (even when magnified), and will exhibit a strong strike on the reverse -- no mushiness at all. Refer to Ken Potter's analysis of these coins on his website : You are not allowed to view links. Please Register or Login http://conecaonline.org/content/1922NoD1cDP2Diagnostiocs.htm There are also tons of these coins out there that are couonterfeit -- where the "D" has been removed. Careful examination with a strong magnifier will reveal these. If you do have the genuine rare variety, then in well-worn condition, it's worth $350-$500 -- in lightly worn condition it's worth $1,200-$2,500 -- in almost uncirculated condition it's worth almost $5,000 -- and a nice uncirculated one will be worth $6,500 to $22,000 or more.

Thanks for the great bit of information on the coins value. I've looked at it with a manifying glass and could not see any trace of a mint mark. Even if it's not considered to be in the best condition it was great to find one. Thanks everyone for your replies......John in Va..

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	thanks for the info.  the reason i ask is i am trying to research old ball parks that are not in use anymore, and was just trying to see if the law of probability was on my side in terms of whether you had found something after others had already detected it, or if you were the first to scan the area.  seeings how you're not he first, and still having some great finds....i feel a lot better about pursuing the abandoned ball parks and fairgrounds

When someone tells me a place is hunted out etc, I take it with a grain of salt. Not all detectorist are alike and some get discouraged quickly, others just look for the quick goodies leaving behind some of the best finds for those who are methodical and patient. John in Va

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