3045: 1922 1C No D, Strong Reverse, FS-401, MS62 Brown

1922 1C No D, Strong Reverse, FS-401, MS62 Brown PCGS. Die Pair 2. The 1922-D Lincoln cent is known in several varieties without a mintmark, the D being effaced from the dies due to heavy polishing at the mint. The No D variety that brings the biggest premium and is listed in the Guide Book is the Die Pair 2 variety, FS-401, which is distinctive for having a bold reverse from a fresh reverse die. The eroded obverse shows a sharp second 2 in the date but no trace of a mintmark. This lower-end Mint State example is attractively satiny with rich chocolate-brown patina and minimal abrasions for the grade. Eye appeal is pleasing. The strike is well defined throughout, and softness on the obverse is only the result of die erosion. An exceptional collector-grade Mint State example of this challenging die state variety. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved