1922 No D ANACS F12

 

SKU: 4979799

 

A coveted early Lincoln Cent variety, this 1922 No D cent is certified ANACS Fine 12 and attributed as FS-401, Die 2, one of the most collected and discussed issues in the entire Wheat Cent series.

The obverse presents Victor David Brenner’s familiar right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln, with LIBERTY at left and the date 1922 at right. As expected for the famous No D issue, the Denver mintmark is absent beneath the date, creating the distinctive appearance that has made this variety so desirable to specialists and type collectors alike. The reverse displays the classic Wheat Cent design with ONE CENT and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at center, framed by wheat ears, with E PLURIBUS UNUM above.

In terms of preservation, this example shows the honest, evenly worn character associated with the Fine 12 grade. Major devices remain bold, legends are clear, and the date is plainly defined. The surfaces display deep brown coloration with darker overall patina and lighter accents visible across portions of the obverse, lending the coin a pleasing, original circulated appearance. The piece offers solid eye appeal for the grade, especially for a variety that is so often encountered with impaired or less attractive surfaces.

The 1922 No D cent occupies a special place in the Lincoln Cent series. Because cents dated 1922 were struck only at the Denver Mint, any genuine example lacking the D mintmark immediately commands attention. The variety resulted from heavily worn dies and striking circumstances that produced coins with the mintmark missing or nearly so, and it has long been considered a key issue for collectors assembling advanced Wheat Cent sets. The FS-401 attribution and Die 2 designation further enhance its importance for variety specialists seeking a properly identified representative of this celebrated emission.

With a mintage year of 7,160,000 for 1922-D cents overall, the No D variety represents only a small and highly sought-after portion of the year’s production. It is widely recognized as one of the key or near-key challenges of the series, with enduring demand across all grade levels. Certified, problem-free examples in collectible circulated grades remain especially popular, offering an accessible entry point into one of the most famous mintmark anomalies in American numismatics.

An enduring rarity of the Wheat Cent series, this authenticated and attributed 1922 No D cent combines key-date status, strong collector demand, and classic circulated originality in a format that will appeal to both variety enthusiasts and advanced Lincoln Cent collectors.

 

PCGS #
Grading Service	ANACS
Grade	F12
Mint Location	Denver
Year	NONE
Designation	NONE
Strike	Business
Grade Add On	NONE