1922 1C No D, Strong Reverse, FS-401, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC....

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1922 No D Cent, MS64 Red and Brown CAC
Strong Reverse, Die Pair 2, FS-401
Sought-After Modern Rarity

1922 1C No D, Strong Reverse, FS-401, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Ex: Whispering Pines. Die Pair 2. The Denver Mint was the only facility tasked with striking cents in 1922. Output totaled more than 7.1 million pieces, the vast majority of which feature D mintmark, as on all Denver coinage. Curiously, however, a small number of 1922-D cents lack the mintmark, as here.

The absence of the mintmark was a result of overused dies that had been excessively polished to extend their usage after clashing. The Denver Mint was striving to keep up with the high demand for new cents, and in the process, the "D" mintmark was inadvertently removed from a die during maintenance. That relatively minor slip-up led to a small number of 1922 Lincoln cents being struck without the customary mintmark, creating a great rarity that initially went unnoticed. Collectors discovered the anomaly later on, making the 1922 No D cent one of the most celebrated varieties in modern American numismatics. The issue's absolute (and conditional) scarcity and the story behind its creation have only added to its allure, highlighting a moment of overzealous production amid the bustling activity of the early 20th-century Denver Mint.

This near-Gem example struck from Die Pair 2 features a Strong Reverse. Each side features a combination of fiery brick-red color along with more muted tones of violet and golden-brown. The natural coloration combines with radiant satin luster to deliver a fabulous aesthetic quality. With such great eye appeal and so few marks and carbon for the grade, it is clear why CAC chose to award a green approval sticker.
Ex: The Peter Sharrer Collection / FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2024), lot 4027.
From The Whispering Pines Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 37677, Base PCGS# 3286)

Weight: 3.11 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc

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