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Message:: [QUOTE="CamaroDMD, post: 2583554, member: 5233"]We would have to see photos.  The 1922-D cent is renown for being poorly struck.  In addition to that, 4 die pairs produced the "no D" cents.  Three of those pairs (die pairs 1, 3, 4 also know as the "weak reverse") Produced the no D cents due to the mint mark being obscured by grease and other debris.  As the debris got on the die it slowly began to occlude the mint mark.  As it did, the mint mark began to fade away...these are the "weak D" cents.  After enough time, the mint mark become totally obscured on the die and mint mark disappeared all together.  These are the "No D - Weak Reverse" coins.  To have a true "weak D" cent, you must be able to show that the coin came from one of those three die pairs and the D must be pretty faded. Die pair 2 is believed to have been damaged due to a die clash and the reverse die replaced altogether.  That is why it has a better struck reverse...the reverse die used was in better condition.  The obverse die was repaired/reworked by a mint employee to salvage it for continued use but in the process the mint mark was removed.  This die produced the "No D - Strong Reverse."[/QUOTE]