1922 "No D," Strong Reverse Lincoln Wheat Cent, CAC AU-58BN, Die Pair 2

CAC - The 1922 "no D," Strong Reverse is a variety that has become so normalized that many collectors consider it essential when completing a set of Lincoln Wheat Cents (1909-1958). Wheat cents struck at the Philadelphia Mint from 1909 to 1958 did not include a mintmark at all. By that standard, it seems as if this coin was struck in Philadelphia. What makes this coin interesting, however, is that the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints did not strike cents in 1922. Therefore, this coin must have been struck in Denver. So why is there no "D" mintmark? The obverse die that struck these pieces was very eroded and in a late die state. Numismatists commonly believe the obverse die underwent heavy lapping and repolishing to prolong its life. In this process, the "D" mintmark was lost. Beware, many counterfeits exist, and submitting these for authentication is key. This piece is graded CAC AU58BN.

Diagnostics for "no D," Strong Reverse (Die Pair 2):
The "L" in "LIBERTY" should be against the inner collar.
The word "TRUST" should appear sharper than the rest of the Motto.
In the date, the second 2 should be stronger than the first.
The reverse should be sharply struck.

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