1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse Lincoln Cent - Type 1 Wheat Reverse PCGS VF30BN (CAC)

An iconic key variety in the Lincoln cent series, the 1922 No D Strong Reverse cent remains one of the most celebrated and indispensable issues in 20th-century American numismatics. Certified PCGS VF30 Brown and further endorsed by CAC, this example represents the most desirable “Strong Reverse” or Type 1 attribution, the variety long favored by specialists for its bold reverse definition and unmistakable status as the only circulation-strike Lincoln cent of the series struck without its intended mint mark. The obverse bears Victor David Brenner’s familiar portrait of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with LIBERTY at left and the date 1922 at right. On this famous variety, the expected Denver mintmark below the date is absent, a striking anomaly given that Denver was the only mint to strike cents in 1922. The reverse features the classic Wheat Ears design, with ONE CENT and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA centered between the wheat stalks, and E PLURIBUS UNUM above. As a Strong Reverse example, this piece displays the sharper, more complete reverse detail that distinguishes the coveted Type 1 variety from its weaker counterparts. In VF30 Brown, the coin shows pleasing medium brown to গভীর chocolate-brown coloration with honest, even wear consistent with the grade. Lincoln’s portrait remains well outlined, with solid central definition for the issue, while the reverse retains notably strong detail in the wheat ears and legends, confirming the attribution that advanced collectors seek. The surfaces appear wholesome and problem-free for the grade level, and the CAC approval adds an important layer of confidence, signaling superior quality within the certified grade. Overall eye appeal is decidedly above average for this heavily collected key variety. Few Lincoln cents possess the fame or historical intrigue of the 1922 No D. Because no cents were struck at Philadelphia or San Francisco that year, every genuine 1922 cent was produced at Denver and should display a D mintmark. The absence of that mintmark is generally attributed to excessive polishing or abrasion to the obverse die after severe die clashes, effectively removing the D. The result was a dramatic and unintended issue that has fascinated collectors for generations. Within the Lincoln cent series, it stands alone as the only regular-issue circulation strike lacking its intended mintmark, ensuring its lasting status as a marquee rarity and one of the premier conditional and variety prizes of the Wheat cent set. This issue has always enjoyed exceptional collector demand, not only as a major variety but as a necessary acquisition for advanced Lincoln cent specialists. With a substantial original mintage figure for 1922-D cents of 7,160,000, true No D survivors represent only a tiny fraction of the year’s production. PCGS reports a population of 1,005 examples in this grade, with 2,127 certified finer. While available enough to be recognizable to the market, examples with strong reverse detail, solid mid-grade preservation, attractive brown color, and CAC endorsement remain avidly pursued. The 1922 No D is universally regarded as a key issue of the series, and the Strong Reverse subtype is especially important from a standpoint of desirability and market recognition. A classic American mint error-variety of historic importance, this 1922 No D Strong Reverse Lincoln cent offers the combination of rarity, certification, CAC quality, and enduring collector appeal that defines a truly important Wheat cent.