Mystery Strikes Again: Whitman Releases The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922 — A Definitive New Study by Numismatic Authority Tom DeLorey

Whitman announces the official release of The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922, an all-new numismatic investigation by celebrated researcher and author Tom DeLorey. This landmark reference unravels one of the greatest mysteries in U.S. coinage history: the extraordinary and confounding 1922 Lincoln cents struck at the Denver Mint.

Meticulously researched and richly illustrated, The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922 combines historical documentation, advanced die analysis, and modern photography to uncover the minting irregularities that gave rise to the “No D” and related varieties. DeLorey’s work challenges long-held assumptions and presents groundbreaking findings that redefine how collectors and scholars understand this iconic error issue.

“Tom’s scholarship represents the best of what Whitman’s Professional Series stands for—depth, precision, and passion,” said Patrick Ian Perez, Chief Publishing Officer at Whitman Brands. “This is not just a book about a famous cent—it’s a masterclass in how numismatic science and history intertwine.”

“For more than a century, these coins have puzzled collectors and professionals alike,” added Tom DeLorey, author. “Through decades of research, firsthand examination, and newly discovered evidence, I’ve sought to explain how such dramatic differences could emerge from a single year and mint. The result is a clearer picture of one of America’s most enigmatic coinage stories.”

About the Book

For over 100 years, collectors have marveled at—and sometimes struggled to explain—the strange case of the 1922 Denver-minted Lincoln cents. While some examples display strong details and a clear “D” mintmark, others appear blurred, weakly struck, or completely missing the “D” altogether. These dramatic variations, caused by complex die wear, maintenance issues, and production shortcuts, created a mystery that endures to this day.

In The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922, DeLorey traces the story from the Mint floor to the collector community, exploring how economic pressures, technology, and human ingenuity converged to create one of numismatics’ most sought-after varieties.

Highlights include:

• Exhaustive die-state analysis of 1922 Denver cent varieties
• Archival research revealing new insights into Mint operations of the 1920s
• Detailed diagnostic charts and high-resolution images
• Examination of long-standing myths surrounding the “No D” cent
• New theories that reshape conventional understanding of these errors

This new classification of die varieties will assist in unifying the various reference works, including the well-known and widely circulated Cherrypickers’ Guide®.

This is the second title published in Whitman’s new Professional Series^TM, a line of advanced collector references designed to expand expertise in specialized areas such as mint errors, varieties, patterns, and more.

Availability

The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922 is available in two formats—a Regular Edition and a Limited Collector’s Edition—both available for purchase at Whitman, Amazon, Ebay, Walmart and bookstores, hobby shops, and other authorized retailers nationwide in the coming weeks.

Release Date: December 9, 2025
Author: Tom DeLorey
Formats: Regular Softcover & Limited Collector’s Edition
Retail Price: $34.95 / $59.95
Publisher: Whitman®

For media inquiries, review copies, or interview requests, contact:
Michael Pfeiffer, Chief Operating Officer
mike@whitmanbrands.com | (757) 655-0393

About the Author

Tom DeLorey is a distinguished American numismatist and writer, recognized for his decades of groundbreaking research and contributions to coin authentication and education. A former Senior Authenticator at the American Numismatic Association Certification Service, DeLorey has earned multiple ANA and Numismatic Literary Guild awards, including Numismatist of the Year (2009) and Lifetime Achievement (2020). His articles have appeared in Coin World, the Red Book, and countless other publications.