@Tramp said:
Definitely more difficult to find this weak reverse '22-D; single die crack left bottom wheat stalk to the 'O' in OF:
Hopefully will find a better specimen in the future if they exist.
@Tramp said:
Definitely more difficult to find this weak reverse '22-D; single die crack left bottom wheat stalk to the 'O' in OF:
Hopefully will find a better specimen in the future if they exist.
In my experience the die crack at 4 o’clock on the reverse is a bit scarcer than the one at 7:30 in low grade, and a lot scarcer in high grade.
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Can someone help me out with an opinion? Purchased this earlier this week and it came in today. Certified as a regular 1922-d in 63rb by PCGS. Certainly looks like a weak D from the photos and in person. Did pcgs miss it or am I just crazy?
@Ripnrun said:
Can someone help me out with an opinion? Purchased this earlier this week and it came in today. Certified as a regular 1922-d in 63rb by PCGS. Certainly looks like a weak D from the photos and in person. Did pcgs miss it or am I just crazy?
Hi. I think I recognize that variety but the pictures are a bit vague. Can you try photographing it again, or perhaps posting a link to the seller's original listing?
TD
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@Ripnrun said:
Can someone help me out with an opinion? Purchased this earlier this week and it came in today. Certified as a regular 1922-d in 63rb by PCGS. Certainly looks like a weak D from the photos and in person. Did pcgs miss it or am I just crazy?
Hi. I think I recognize that variety but the pictures are a bit vague. Can you try photographing it again, or perhaps posting a link to the seller's original listing?
TD
Didn't PCGS stop labeling 'Weak D' and went strictly to labeling 'D' and 'no D'?
(Correction) PCGS no longer labels 'No D Weak Reverse'.
@Ripnrun said:
Can someone help me out with an opinion? Purchased this earlier this week and it came in today. Certified as a regular 1922-d in 63rb by PCGS. Certainly looks like a weak D from the photos and in person. Did pcgs miss it or am I just crazy?
Hi. I think I recognize that variety but the pictures are a bit vague. Can you try photographing it again, or perhaps posting a link to the seller's original listing?
TD
Those were the seller's pictures. I have added a few of my own, not sure how much better they are but let me know if you need me to focus on any specific area.
@Ripnrun said:
Can someone help me out with an opinion? Purchased this earlier this week and it came in today. Certified as a regular 1922-d in 63rb by PCGS. Certainly looks like a weak D from the photos and in person. Did pcgs miss it or am I just crazy?
Hi. I think I recognize that variety but the pictures are a bit vague. Can you try photographing it again, or perhaps posting a link to the seller's original listing?
TD
Those were the seller's pictures. I have added a few of my own, not sure how much better they are but let me know if you need me to focus on any specific area.
These are much better. Thank you. I do know this die.
Watching the news right now. Will comment tomorrow.
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@Ripnrun said:
Can someone help me out with an opinion? Purchased this earlier this week and it came in today. Certified as a regular 1922-d in 63rb by PCGS. Certainly looks like a weak D from the photos and in person. Did pcgs miss it or am I just crazy?
Hi. I think I recognize that variety but the pictures are a bit vague. Can you try photographing it again, or perhaps posting a link to the seller's original listing?
TD
Those were the seller's pictures. I have added a few of my own, not sure how much better they are but let me know if you need me to focus on any specific area.
These are much better. Thank you. I do know this die.
Watching the news right now. Will comment tomorrow.
@Ripnrun said:
Can someone help me out with an opinion? Purchased this earlier this week and it came in today. Certified as a regular 1922-d in 63rb by PCGS. Certainly looks like a weak D from the photos and in person. Did pcgs miss it or am I just crazy?
Hi. I think I recognize that variety but the pictures are a bit vague. Can you try photographing it again, or perhaps posting a link to the seller's original listing?
TD
Those were the seller's pictures. I have added a few of my own, not sure how much better they are but let me know if you need me to focus on any specific area.
These are much better. Thank you. I do know this die.
Watching the news right now. Will comment tomorrow.
Sorry, having trouble identifying the variety. Can you please email the pictures to me at the email address in my profile?
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I think I may own a total of one normal 1922-D cent, but this thread is fascinating. The use of die crack progression and clashes talked about here is something that I look at frequently in the three cent nickel series. I see the coin posted by @rnkmyer1 has a minor die rotation. I am curious, has anyone taken a closer look at die rotations in1922-D cents? Even a minor one could be another helpful tool when looking at dies or die states.
@TrickleCharge said:
I think I may own a total of one normal 1922-D cent, but this thread is fascinating. The use of die crack progression and clashes talked about here is something that I look at frequently in the three cent nickel series. I see the coin posted by @rnkmyer1 has a minor die rotation. I am curious, has anyone taken a closer look at die rotations in1922-D cents? Even a minor one could be another helpful tool when looking at dies or die states.
Mike Fahey at ANACS has written about the die rotations normally seen on the four recognized ANACS varieties, but since some rotation is normal for that era I have not mentioned it on my 11 new varieties. I am relying on pictures of die characteristics for identification purposes.
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@gorebels said:
Did CaptHenway ever find a publisher? I’ve got a bunch of "weak-d" 22-d cents.
Not yet. I am still trying.
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@TrickleCharge said:
I think I may own a total of one normal 1922-D cent, but this thread is fascinating. The use of die crack progression and clashes talked about here is something that I look at frequently in the three cent nickel series. I see the coin posted by @rnkmyer1 has a minor die rotation. I am curious, has anyone taken a closer look at die rotations in1922-D cents? Even a minor one could be another helpful tool when looking at dies or die states.
Is there a thread about die cracks on three cent nickels?
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@TrickleCharge said:
I think I may own a total of one normal 1922-D cent, but this thread is fascinating. The use of die crack progression and clashes talked about here is something that I look at frequently in the three cent nickel series. I see the coin posted by @rnkmyer1 has a minor die rotation. I am curious, has anyone taken a closer look at die rotations in1922-D cents? Even a minor one could be another helpful tool when looking at dies or die states.
Is there a thread about die cracks on three cent nickels?
Not that I am aware of. I don't think too many people are that interested in them. Still, things like die cracks, clashes and rotation can be especially useful in trying to identify strike type in some of the later years.
I don't want to derail the thread though, and appreciate the response from @CaptHenway about the 1922-D rotations. Sounds like there are a lot of other identifying features to focus on. I certainly hope you are able to get your book published.
@TrickleCharge said:
I think I may own a total of one normal 1922-D cent, but this thread is fascinating. The use of die crack progression and clashes talked about here is something that I look at frequently in the three cent nickel series. I see the coin posted by @rnkmyer1 has a minor die rotation. I am curious, has anyone taken a closer look at die rotations in1922-D cents? Even a minor one could be another helpful tool when looking at dies or die states.
Is there a thread about die cracks on three cent nickels?
Perhaps you would care to start one, using examples of what you have, and others will chime in.
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@TrickleCharge said:
I think I may own a total of one normal 1922-D cent, but this thread is fascinating. The use of die crack progression and clashes talked about here is something that I look at frequently in the three cent nickel series. I see the coin posted by @rnkmyer1 has a minor die rotation. I am curious, has anyone taken a closer look at die rotations in1922-D cents? Even a minor one could be another helpful tool when looking at dies or die states.
Is there a thread about die cracks on three cent nickels?
Perhaps you would care to start one, using examples of what you have, and others will chime in.
I only have one tnn, and I would be embarrassed to show it. I am interested in interesting die chips, cracks, and damage, that's why I asked.
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@TrickleCharge said:
I think I may own a total of one normal 1922-D cent, but this thread is fascinating. The use of die crack progression and clashes talked about here is something that I look at frequently in the three cent nickel series. I see the coin posted by @rnkmyer1 has a minor die rotation. I am curious, has anyone taken a closer look at die rotations in1922-D cents? Even a minor one could be another helpful tool when looking at dies or die states.
Is there a thread about die cracks on three cent nickels?
Perhaps you would care to start one, using examples of what you have, and others will chime in.
I only have one tnn, and I would be embarrassed to show it. I am interested in interesting die chips, cracks, and damage, that's why I asked.
Go ahead and run it. It doesn’t cost anything and you might learn something.
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Some people like coins from new dies. Some people like coins from old dies. Here is a 1922 "No D" Cent from ANACS Die Pair #4 in what I am calling the XXLDS obverse die state, where the D is totally worn off of the die.
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Ah, I had forgotten about this thread. Thanks for reviving it.
The book can be ordered through Whitman or Amazon. Or I can do autographed copies at $50 for the soft cover or $75 for the hard cover while supplies of the limited edition hard cover last.
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@CaptHenway said:
Some people like coins from new dies. Some people like coins from old dies. Here is a 1922 "No D" Cent from ANACS Die Pair #4 in what I am calling the XXLDS obverse die state, where the D is totally worn off of the die.
That is a very nice coin. Is there something on the coin in hand that I am not seeing in the picture that would prevent it from being a higher number and/or color?
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That is a very nice coin. Is there something on the coin in hand that I am not seeing in the picture that would prevent it from being a higher number and/or color?
I thought my ownership bias was thinking this coin should have a higher grade. Other than having been been graded by a company that grades a little more conservatively I don’t see any distractions. The color is BN without a doubt. Here is the CAC photo.
What is that above the E of ONE that is more prominent in the CAC photo?
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Picked this one up recently on eBay, this is the weak D die pair 1. I also have a die pair 2 with a straight clip that I have shared here many times before.
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@seanq said:
Picked this one up recently on eBay, this is the weak D die pair 3.
Did you mean DP#1 that's identified by the die crack?
I did - confirming once again I am getting too old to attribute stuff from memory. I corrected my post above, thank you for pointing out my error.
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@seanq said:
Picked this one up recently on eBay, this is the weak D die pair 1. I also have a die pair 2 with a straight clip that I have shared here many times before.
Sean Reynolds
This is actually one of my new DeLorey Varieties, Die Pair #Zero. It has the jogging die crack reverse later used on Die Pair #1, which is why I called it Die Pair #Zero to put it before Die Pair #1, and an obverse die amazingly similar to Die Pair #1, which is why nobody noticed that they were two different dies for 50+ years. Everybody just looked at the jogging die crack and automatically said "Oh, this is Die Pair #1!" I am sure that a large portion of the so-called Die Pair #1 coins out there are actually Die Pair #Zero.
See the book for the differences between the two obverse dies, and the die characteristic in the WE of IN GOD WE TRUST that makes it easy to tell them apart.
TD
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I like the contrasting color.
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I don't know about rarity but these are not easily found. Picked this one up but hope to find a nicer example in the future.
Weak reverse '22-D; single die crack right wheat stalk at about 4 o'clock:
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Definitely more difficult to find this weak reverse '22-D; single die crack left bottom wheat stalk to the 'O' in OF:
Hopefully will find a better specimen in the future if they exist.
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In my experience the die crack at 4 o’clock on the reverse is a bit scarcer than the one at 7:30 in low grade, and a lot scarcer in high grade.
Definitely both are not easy to find, even in low grades. I've only seen one in MS for the die crack at 7:30 and none yet for the 4 o'clock.
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Can someone help me out with an opinion? Purchased this earlier this week and it came in today. Certified as a regular 1922-d in 63rb by PCGS. Certainly looks like a weak D from the photos and in person. Did pcgs miss it or am I just crazy?
Hi. I think I recognize that variety but the pictures are a bit vague. Can you try photographing it again, or perhaps posting a link to the seller's original listing?
TD
Didn't PCGS stop labeling 'Weak D' and went strictly to labeling 'D' and 'no D'?
(Correction) PCGS no longer labels 'No D Weak Reverse'.
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Those were the seller's pictures. I have added a few of my own, not sure how much better they are but let me know if you need me to focus on any specific area.
These are much better. Thank you. I do know this die.
Watching the news right now. Will comment tomorrow.
@CaptHenway update?
Sorry, having trouble identifying the variety. Can you please email the pictures to me at the email address in my profile?
Ever find that publisher?
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Did CaptHenway ever find a publisher? I’ve got a bunch of "weak-d" 22-d cents.
This coin looks like a great example of the rare ‘perfect dies’ variety of 1922-d Lincoln,
AND,
it looks fabulous!
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I think I may own a total of one normal 1922-D cent, but this thread is fascinating. The use of die crack progression and clashes talked about here is something that I look at frequently in the three cent nickel series. I see the coin posted by @rnkmyer1 has a minor die rotation. I am curious, has anyone taken a closer look at die rotations in1922-D cents? Even a minor one could be another helpful tool when looking at dies or die states.
Mike Fahey at ANACS has written about the die rotations normally seen on the four recognized ANACS varieties, but since some rotation is normal for that era I have not mentioned it on my 11 new varieties. I am relying on pictures of die characteristics for identification purposes.
They can be found nice.
Not yet. I am still trying.
Type 4?
That appears to be my Die Pair #6.
1922-D MS63BN
No D Strong Reverse VF20BN
Weak D F12BN
From the archives and not exactly the best quality pics because taken with older camera
A few in the raw
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/quarters/PCGS-2020-quarter-quest/album/247091
Is there a thread about die cracks on three cent nickels?
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Not that I am aware of. I don't think too many people are that interested in them. Still, things like die cracks, clashes and rotation can be especially useful in trying to identify strike type in some of the later years.
I don't want to derail the thread though, and appreciate the response from @CaptHenway about the 1922-D rotations. Sounds like there are a lot of other identifying features to focus on. I certainly hope you are able to get your book published.
Perhaps you would care to start one, using examples of what you have, and others will chime in.
I only have one tnn, and I would be embarrassed to show it. I am interested in interesting die chips, cracks, and damage, that's why I asked.
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Some people like coins from new dies. Some people like coins from old dies. Here is a 1922 "No D" Cent from ANACS Die Pair #4 in what I am calling the XXLDS obverse die state, where the D is totally worn off of the die.
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Tom DeLorey
A few more I have accumulated:
DP #1, PCGS VF35:
DP #3:
DC-3A.2:
DC-2:
I have the DC-4 in NGC MS63 waiting for PCGS to crossover and TV. I will update with pic later.
It helps to have @CaptHenway 's book, "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922".
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Ah, I had forgotten about this thread. Thanks for reviving it.
The book can be ordered through Whitman or Amazon. Or I can do autographed copies at $50 for the soft cover or $75 for the hard cover while supplies of the limited edition hard cover last.
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Awesome DP #4 TD!
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That is a very nice coin. Is there something on the coin in hand that I am not seeing in the picture that would prevent it from being a higher number and/or color?
I thought my ownership bias was thinking this coin should have a higher grade. Other than having been been graded by a company that grades a little more conservatively I don’t see any distractions. The color is BN without a doubt. Here is the CAC photo.
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What is that above the E of ONE that is more prominent in the CAC photo?
Picked this one up recently on eBay, this is the weak D die pair 1. I also have a die pair 2 with a straight clip that I have shared here many times before.
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Did you mean DP#1 that's identified by the die crack?
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I did - confirming once again I am getting too old to attribute stuff from memory. I corrected my post above, thank you for pointing out my error.
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Kahn has a P40CAC 1922 no D strong reverse up for sale if anyone needs one.
EDIT: Coin is now sold, about 90 mins after I posted this message. I hope someone here picked it up.
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This is actually one of my new DeLorey Varieties, Die Pair #Zero. It has the jogging die crack reverse later used on Die Pair #1, which is why I called it Die Pair #Zero to put it before Die Pair #1, and an obverse die amazingly similar to Die Pair #1, which is why nobody noticed that they were two different dies for 50+ years. Everybody just looked at the jogging die crack and automatically said "Oh, this is Die Pair #1!" I am sure that a large portion of the so-called Die Pair #1 coins out there are actually Die Pair #Zero.
See the book for the differences between the two obverse dies, and the die characteristic in the WE of IN GOD WE TRUST that makes it easy to tell them apart.
TD