Altered 1922 cent to report.
CaptHenway
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The mint mark has been fairly expertly been removed. I can tell by the die erosion above TRUST and UNUM. It is my Die Pair #8C, on which the mint mark becomes Well Worn but never gone.
I doubt that the seller knows this, so be kind.
Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
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You can still see a lot of "D" on the coin anyway. I don't recall a true 22 No D Strong Reverse showing that much D, if any.
Just at a quick glance that cannot be what it purports -- some of the obverse details are too sharp, like the back rim of the ear for example is better than the best 65BN graded by PCGS. edit: or even the 64RD for that matter, and the hair details are stronger on the EBay coin than anything in any pictures at any grade which is not possible.
I advised the seller, who was appropriately surprised and sought guidance. I suggested the least expensive alternative would be ANACS as he is not a regular submitter to TPGs. Your expertise and awareness are indeed appreciated.