1925-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003

Description

Third cataloged repunched mintmark for the 1925 San Francisco Mint Buffalo Nickel, where the CONECA and Wexler numbers align (both RPM #3) — an alignment that does not always occur between these independent catalog systems. San Francisco mintmarks were hand-punched into individual working dies at Philadelphia before shipping west, and any misalignment during the initial punch necessitated a corrective second strike, leaving the first position partially visible. The 1925-S is a better date in the Buffalo Nickel series, with lower mintage than its Philadelphia and Denver counterparts, making die varieties from this date-mint more challenging to locate. Cross-referenced as CONECA RPM #3 and Wexler Variety ID 1925-S 5c WRPM-003, dual listing confirms the variety's established attribution. The Wexler Team's cataloging of three RPMs for 1925-S documents the frequency of mintmark misalignment on dies destined for San Francisco during this period. James Earle Fraser's bold design, with deep relief on both sides, can sometimes obscure subtle mintmark repunching, making careful examination of the S position essential for attribution.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lloyd Hanson Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3
• CONECA: RPM #3; Wexler Variety ID: 1925-S 5¢ WRPM-003
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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