So I bought a new coin folder with front and rear windows for my lincoln cent set. I started placing the coins in the empty slots and when I got to 1922, I see a slot that says 1922 no d. Well, I was taken back a bit because I really don't remember ever hearing about this type. Anyone on coin talk have this coin as part of their lincoln set? And, what are the thoughts out there about the need for this coin to complete the set? I mean, I can see the need for the 1909 s vdb, but is the 1922 no d a must. What is the concensus out there? Regards.
The 1922 no D is a variety. They were only minted in Denver but some were minted without a D mint mark. There is also a weak D mint mark. 2 die pairs created the weak and 1 die pair minted the missing D. Beware of removed mint marks on 1922 no D cents. Edit to add: the weak and no D cents were all minted by extremely worn dies. It’s not a mint error but they are varieties.
IMHO the 1922 no D, the 1955 and 1972 doubled dies should never have slots been placed in albums. It leaves a few gaping holes that most could not afford to fill and were never meant to be to begin with.
Wow, nice to receive such a pleasant gift. I wonder if he knew that it was a no d or that it must have just gone there because there was only one minted 1922 that year?
I see what you mean, this coin album is completely filled with exception of that one slot. It never occurred to me to check the pages that carefully when I bought it. I guess I will have to remember if I buy any other new albums. Thanks.
Some folders are created with select variety coins. It gets even more confusing with Canadian coin folders/albums. That said, the 1922 Plain or 1922 no D is an extraordinary coin to have a slot for. Most collectors won't spend on a variety coin, but will spend on the other key/semikey Lincolns that were planned. I generally agree with that thinking. But being a Variety/Error kind of collector...I had to have one for my collection.
This is weak D die pair #3. At sting here is a good reference to the variety's There are 4 die pairs for the variety. Die par #3 no D (strong reverse) is the most coveted. 1922 Weak D and No D Lincoln Cent Varieties (lincolncentresource.com)
If you really want to get technical, the 1922 no D cent is a die state. It was made from a regular die that was polished or worn out until the mint mark disappeared. It’s not really part of the Lincoln Cent set, but it’s worked its way in by “popular demand.” I still have that hole in my Library of Coins album from the ‘60s. I almost filled it, but a dealer “gave an offer I couldn’t refuse.” You don’t have to fill the hole, but many collectors choose to do it.
Actually that there is a bit of a misunderstanding with the 22 NO D. True, the Denver mint was the only mint that produced the US cent that year! Its a bit false in that some were produced with out a mint, it wasn't actually a mistake. The mint had major issues with the die/dies for the obverse of the coin. So, that's why the poor details of so many of the 22 D's. None was struck without the D, its just that the details of the obverse was so bad the D didn't leave enough detail to be seen at all. For me, this is a coin that's controversial in its not really an error, it didn't miss getting struct with the mint mark. So, the No "D" really means that you can't see any traces of it. Maybe someday I might add one to my collection, but its not of high interest to me for sure. Of course, others feel differently about that and PAY big dollars for them.
You are close, die pair 2 clashed early on in production. The reverse die was replaced with a used but newer die. The obverse was worked on and the Mint employee removed all details of the MM. Dies 1,3,4 were all the result of being grease and debri filled. The build up would fill in the details of the mm causing weak D's and no D's depending on the amount of filled in debris.
