Is This 1922 No D Real?

I really appreciate all the replies. Would definitely be a gamble at best. Lucky winner (toungue-in-cheek) would have to immediately send it to PCGS for an EXPRESS grade.

yingyang, I'm glad you replied. I got a lot out of your thread on fakes.

Good suggestion. Even if the coin might be a bit too rich for me, it's a good question to ask anyway. We're talking about getting a clean grade here right? Not really interested in a "details" coin.

I sent the seller a message asking for an extension on the return policy so
I could get it graded......a clean, no "details" grade.

edit: western...I tried to PM you, but you must not be receiving emails at this time.

I researched the coin for many hours comparing this one to Heritage auction archives. After comparing the normal die 2 characteristics, I took it down to individual letters like the "D" in God, and the "E" in We, and others. I became convinced the coin is genuine. Now the problem is what will it grade and is it 'details.' I don't think it will grade any lower than AU55. Even if it gets a 'cleaned' details, would still probably sell for more than 2K. The seller already told me he would extend his return policy so that I could send it out and make sure it graded cleanly. Have already got the PCGS form almost filled out. The auction was exciting. I was practically obsessed for a week and my heart was pounding. It sat at $885 until 5 seconds before hammer, and I put in my max bid of $1500....was fortunate to get it. Was wondering if I shouldn't get it holdered if it was 'genuine,' and possibly return it, but since I feel I got it for a pretty decent price, will probably keep the slab. BTW, Heritage is an awesome site, and the software is top notch. Just wanted to share my excitement with the forum. Frankly, you guys and gals get a lot of the credit. Any thoughts on my next step sending it to PCGS? Have never sent a coin to PCGS before. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Ed