1892 Barber Dime - Repunched Date WRPD-001

Description

Holding the lead position in the Wexler Team's catalog of 1892 Barber Dime repunched dates, WRPD-001 displays a dramatic 1892/892 repunching where the digits 8, 9, and 2 received a second punch displaced to the southwest, creating clearly doubled numerals visible under moderate magnification. The southwestern displacement means secondary digit impressions appear below and to the left of the primaries. As the inaugural year of Charles Barber's dime design, the 1892 date carries particular numismatic significance — the Barber Dime replaced the Seated Liberty design and served until 1916. Multiple die cracks appear on both sides, with fractures through the portrait and wreath indicating substantial structural deterioration during extended service. These cracks provide staging information for researchers tracking progressive failure. Wexler Variety ID: 1892 10-cent WRPD-001. No additional cross-references are currently known. The combination of first-year status with a boldly repunched date makes this variety appealing to collectors who pursue inaugural issues.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1892 10¢ WRPD-001

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