Whitman announces the official release of TheEnigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922, an all-new numismatic investigation by celebrated researcher andauthor 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 combineshistorical documentation, advanced die analysis, and modern photography to uncover the mintingirregularities that gave rise to the "No D" and related varieties. DeLorey's work challenges long-heldassumptions and presents groundbreaking findings that redefine how collectors and scholarsunderstand 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. "Thisis not just a book about a famous cent-it's a masterclass in how numismatic science and historyintertwine."

"For more than a century, these coins have puzzled collectors and professionals alike," added TomDeLorey, author. "Through decades of research, firsthand examination, and newly discoveredevidence, I've sought to explain how such dramatic differences could emerge from a single year andmint. 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 strangecase of the 1922 Denver-minted Lincoln cents. While some examples display strong details and aclear "D" mintmark, others appear blurred, weakly struck, or completely missing the "D" altogether.These dramatic variations, caused by complex die wear, maintenance issues, and productionshortcuts, created a mystery that endures to this day.

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

Highlights include:

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

This is the second title published in Whitman's new Professional Series™, a line of advancedcollector 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 LimitedCollector's Edition-both available for purchase at Whitman, Amazon, Ebay, Walmart andbookstores, hobby shops, and other authorized retailers nationwide in the coming weeks.

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

About the Author
Tom DeLorey is a distinguished American numismatist and writer, recognized for his decades ofgroundbreaking research and contributions to coin authentication and education. A former SeniorAuthenticator at the American Numismatic Association Certification Service, DeLorey has earnedmultiple ANA and Numismatic Literary Guild awards, including Numismatist of the Year (2009) andLifetime Achievement (2020). His articles have appeared in Coin World, the Red Book, and countlessother publications.