Opinions on this 1922 cent, please

[hoard]

The coin is raw, and I am going to sell it but I want opinions on the grade. Grading these is tough and hopefully the photos are adequate. thanks.

 

edited to add: you can see the 22 when the coin is tilted.

[conqueror]

I can not make out the date with this photo.

 

John

[lkenefic]

I normally grade these by how bold the second "2" is in the date... HMMM

[James_OldeTowne]

This is a "weak D" variety that grades about VG-8. It is not worth the value of a 1922-Plain! In other words, this coin is not "die pair 2", so be careful what you pay for it.

[chinook]

Technically it is a fine but with, IMO, negative eye appeal and a strike that is just too weak for me I would grade it VG.

[BillJones]

There are three varieties of the 1922 "Plain" cent. I am not an expert in this field, but I known this is NOT the #2 die pair which is the "main" variety that collectors really want.

 

I don't think you are going to get much for this unless it is certified. I don't know about NGC, but I do know that PCGS at one time only recognized the #2 die pair. You have check with ANACS to see if they certify the others.

 

At any rate if it is genuine, I agree with the others. It looks like a Good, but probably grades VG.

[hoard]

The coin is mine and was upgraded about ten years ago. I figured it to be at best VG and if I remember correctly was die pair #3 but a very poor example due to the very weak obverse strike and wear. Thanks everyone for the opinions.