1925-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001

Description

Holding the primary catalog position for the 1925-S date and cross-referenced as Fivaz-Stanton FS-501, this VarietyVista-documented Buffalo Nickel displays an S/S East repunched mintmark from the San Francisco Mint. Specimens are sought for new color, high-magnification digital photographs. Die markers UVC-067 / DMR-002 track three stages: Stage A at EDS (unconfirmed); Stage B at MDS with a die chip in the upper loop of the mintmark and obverse at MDS; Stage C with reverse and obverse at LDS. The die chip within the mintmark itself creates a distinctive attribution point that alters the S's upper loop profile. James Earle Fraser's design was struck in 75% copper and 25% nickel at 5.0 grams and 21.21 mm. The FS-501 listing confirms this as an actively sought Cherrypickers' Guide variety for the series.

Die Markers

• UVC-067
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die chip in upper loop of mintmark – MDS
• Obverse is MDS
• Stage C:
• Reverse and Obverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Unknown
• FS-501
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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