1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse, FS-401, BN MS(PCGS#37676)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

13126

等级

MS63 CAC

价格

274,540

详细说明

1922 No D Lincoln Cent. FS-401, Die Pair II. Strong Reverse. MS-63 RB (PCGS). CAC. From the only "true" No D variety, as explained by our own Q. David Bowers, in his <em>Guide Book of Lincoln Cents</em>:&nbsp;<br /> <br /> "When dies were first used they produced regular 1922-D cents. Then, they weakened as the die became worn from extensive use. It is thought that the D was completely ground off of one die -- that being from pair No. 2 -- when it was relapped or resurfaced to reduce surface roughness and extend its life. Cents of 1922-D struck without a mintmark always have a very weakly detailed obverse in other areas as well. The reverse can range from weak to fairly sharp, depending upon the die.<br /> <br /> "The ANACS staff, writing in <em>The Numismatist,</em> July 1982, consolidated comments and research by others, and described the specific characteristics of die pairs used to strike 1922 cents with a weak or missing D. Die pair No. 2, with no D visible, was described as starting with a fresh pair of dies. The two dies clashed (met in the coining press without a planchet between them), causing clash marks on both sides. According to the ANACS scenario, the obverse die was lightly dressed or filed, to remove the clash marks, and in the process the D was removed completely. The reverse die was discarded and replaced by a new one. Thus were produced 1922 cents with no D whatsoever."&nbsp;<br /> <br /> This is a lovely Select Mint State specimen, showing smooth, lustrous surfaces that display attractive red-brown coloration, and strong undertones of blue.&nbsp;&nbsp;