Lot 2565
1922. No D. Strong Reverse. PCGS graded EF-45 Brown. CAC Approved. Very sharp definition on the wheat ears and legends on the reverse (grading on this unusual coin is always from the reverse, since the obverse was from a very worn die producing a soft appearance on that side).
A total of 7.1 million pieces were produced (low for a 20th century Cent). The overall workmanship was poor. Two No D varieties (Die Pairs One and Three) were created when grease or other contaminants filled the mintmark cavity on the obverse die. Coins of these varieties are generally valued lower than examples of Die Pair Two (this coin), which were produced when the D mintmark was removed by excessive die polishing. As a result of this polishing, the entire obverse impression is softly detailed on all examples of this die marriage. The reverse is much sharper, however, because a new anvil die was inserted into the press before the repolished obverse die was cleared for further production (PCGS # 3285) .
Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,400.
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