1922-D Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS).

1922-D Lincoln Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS).，Splendid deep rose color throughout, both sides also exhibit uncommonly sharp striking detail and remarkably smooth surfaces in a 1922-D cent. Because of the large quantities of cents produced in prior years and the lack of demand for coinage due to a significant economic recession following the end of World War One, only the Denver Mint struck Lincoln cents in 1922. Compared to the more than a quarter billion cents produced just a few years earlier, the 7,160,000 pieces struck entirely in January and February of that year is a paltry total. This issue is well known for its generally substandard striking quality, as typified by the famed 1922 No D variety. Mint State coins with full Red surfaces are not overly rare, but examples with superior striking characteristics are exceptional. Premium quality Gems, as here, are scarce with precious few examples graded finer at the major certification services.，From the ESM Collection.，