So I found a 1922-D Lincoln cent a few years ago and it was listed as a "Weak D" at the time I had limited info since I didn't do any research into the coin type and based on the price I made a rash choice and bought it. Of course, after I got home and looked it up and posted it on CT I realized I possibly made a mistake. Below is the image of the coin that I am referring to: As you can see from the image there are a few things that are wrong lol, such as the rotation of the reverse side of the coin. In the info provided regarding the Weak D, the Rev is rotated CCW, mine is rotated CW. Some of the markers are there of course such as the L in Liberty on the rim of the coin, the mushy 2 in the year, the weak but present D mint mark. In the previous discussion though a CT'r was very confrontational about the fact that I was wrong in labeling my coin as a "Weak D" and since I was in the process of readying myself to deploy with the Army I wasn't able to figure anything out. On the other hand, another CT'r gifted me another 1922-D Lincoln Cent for my collection which is just as awesome: Now that I am back home I am going through my coins and trying to figure out which road I want to pursue as a collector and of course I have stumbled across this conundrum again lol. So I have taken some more pictures and I am reaching out to you fellow CT'rs in order for some guidance on this 1922-D Lincoln Cent. Below are some images that I hope will assist in the determination of what the heck I have if anything, and just for the record I am not seeking for the error just wanting to fill the Dansco hole with the correct coin. Notice on this image that the 1922-D on the right is not the same size as the one to the left. As stated the Rev rotation of the coin on the right is CW instead of the CCW rotation provided regarding the "Weak D" write up. Also notice the issues around the wheat stalk to the left of the coin, the "C" and the "N" in cent, there is something going on with the lettering and surface of the coin, my original thought was PMD in the realm of heat damage but after looking at it I am wondering if maybe it is more of a lamination issue? These are all images of the right-hand coin above which is the one in question throughout this post. As always any information that can be provided on this coin even if it is a determination that this coin is a fake would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your time and expertise and I look forward to seeing what you all have to say.
It almost looks like your first coin was bent and then straightened. I'm guessing those weird marks on the reverse are from whatever bent it.
I am not familiar enough with this particular coin. You might want to talk to Fred Weinberg here. Maybe P.M. him. Fred has 50 years invested in error coins and is well known to most of us here.
I am researching a major article on 1922-D cents, and I have seen at least two different die pairs that have severely warped reverse dies. I have not seen anything like the lines through the C of CENT on your coin. Could you please rephotograph it (both sides) and send me a set of the images? The threshhold for a "Weak D" is very nebulous. Coins that have a complete D that is weaker than a normal D, such as your coin, are routinely called just a 1922-D. I am going to address this issue in my story, but it may be impossible to reach total agreement on the issue. Tom DeLorey
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/the-difficulties-of-coin-collecting-on-a-budget.282954/ Looks like I gifted you a free 1922 Weak D!
