1884 Repunched Date WRPD-001
Error
Description
188/188. Repunching of the 1 shows south, repunching of the first 8 shows west and repunching of the second 8 shows north of the primary numeral.Die Markers: Obverse: Die crack from the lower left of the 4 in the date that staggers WNW to the upper right of the 1 in the date and then lightly to the bust. Die chip (dot) at the right lower point of the fifth star on the right side. Reverse: Die crack connecting the upper area of the A and second T of STATES. Die crack through the top of OF, AM and light through ER of AMERICA.Submitted By: Edward Snyder (Additional photos from a coin submitted by Thomas Kalazantis)Cross References: Flynn: RPD-001, Breen: 2539 Obverse: Light die crack from the upper point on the left side of the center star SW to the bonnet. Reverse: Possible crack beginning to show on the upper left of the last S in STATES and the O in OF and currently shows as a die chip.
Attribution History
- Discovered by Brian Ostro Cross References: None known
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1884 5¢ WRPD-001
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team