1919 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Repunched Mintmark RPM-001

Description

As the primary RPM for the 1919-D Lincoln Wheat Cent, this variety was documented by VarietyVista with a uniquely descriptive three-stage progression tracking secondary mintmark visibility. Die markers UVC-009 / DMR-002: Stage A EDS with a strong secondary mintmark, reverse EDS; Stage B MDS with a medium secondary mintmark, reverse MDS; Stage C LDS with a weak secondary mintmark, reverse LDS. This progressive weakening from strong to medium to weak documents how production wear gradually erodes the shallower remnant impression while leaving the deeper primary D intact. Struck in 95% copper and 5% tin-and-zinc at 3.11 grams and 19.05 mm, Brenner's design was in its tenth year. No directional displacement is specified. The three-tiered visibility grading is an unusually detailed approach, quantifying the diagnostic challenge collectors face at each die state.

Die Markers

• UVC-009
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• Strong secondary mintmark – EDS
• Reverse is EDS
• Stage B:
• Medium secondary mintmark – MDS
• Reverse is MDS
• Stage C:
• Weak secondary mintmark – LDS
• Reverse is LDS

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