Why is this coin so valued?

Question

What makes this coin so special? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260184450780

I think I have one but I can't tell the difference between mine and this one that sold for $5,000.

Answer 1

Because the 1922 penny without a mint mark is the rarest Lincoln cent there is, and the one that sold is in pretty good shape, and has been certified as genuine.

There actually is no such thing as a 1922 no mint mark, it was an error 1922-D coin. Thus, only a scant few exist.

If you have one, it's probably fake. It's happened to me before, although I found mine in my change. I thought that I had a good year or so of college paid off with it... but to no avail. If you have a 1922 without a date, take it to your nearest coin dealer immediately.

Answer 2

One of the most widely collected US coin series is the Lincoln Cent. One of the most eagerly sought dates is the 1922 with no mintmark. As a general rule, great demand equals great value.
All 1922 cents were struck at the Denver Mint. There are several dies that produced cents with little or no trace of the D mintmark visible. The pieces most valued by collectors are from the marriage designated as Die Pair 2. It is also commonly referred to as the Strong Reverse variety. Several diagnostic features will aid in confirming an example is not one of the three “Weak D” varieties or an altered coin.
Die Pair 2 may be identified in part by the total absence of any trace of the D mintmark. The second 2 in the date is clearly defined and strong. The digit 9 is somewhat mushy. The lower front portion of Lincoln’s coat is weak and shallow from the same heavy die polishing that effaced the mintmark from under the date. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST has a distinctive look as well. The letters of IN GOD are very mushy, even on uncirculated examples, and spread out toward the rim. The word WE is stronger and more clearly defined, but still has a decidedly worn appearance. There is an obvious and marked contrast between these first three words in the motto and the last, TRUST. Its letters are clearly defined and separated from the rim.

Answer 3

There are more than one die variety of the 1922 so-called no D cent. It actually had one but the die got filled with grease and the D did not show up. This happened on more than on die of this date. 1922 must have been a very sloppy year at the Denver mint. The one for sale is the rarest variety, a pair of dies identified as die pair #2 has a strong well struck reverse. There is one with a weak D and one with no D but the reverse is weak also, not struck up well. You coin would need to be authenticated anyway, I believe ANACS the grading service is the less expensive has better authenticators and you can send it in yourself registered mail. Go to their web site www.anacs.com and down load an order form. Hope this helps you.

Answer 4

that is actually a good question? I was looking at it and i c nothing special, just a 1922 penny in good condition. But it possibly could b of a certain grade that makes it worth something? Srry i cant give u anything accept speculation of what it may b

Answer 5

1903 ford coin

Answer 6

articles that are ancient are valued....pieces of history are great for collecting and they are great for preserving our past. It's nice to have a piece of the past, that coin looks COOOLLLLLL.

Answer 7

It's probably because of the mint that it was made at. That can drastically affect it's value.

Answer 8

i dont know but the oly thing i know is expensive

Answer 9

THE THING IS 85 FLIPPIN YEARS OLD, OF COURSE IT WILL BE EXPENSIVE IF IT IS IN GREAT SHAPE!!!!!!!

Answer 10

its very old the older more its worth