1926-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001

Description

Cataloged by the Wexler Team under variety identifier 1926-D 5-cent WRPM-001, this is the primary repunched mint mark for the 1926-D Buffalo Nickel from the Denver Mint. As the first RPM documented for this date, it represents the most readily identifiable example of mint mark misalignment on 1926-D nickels. Repunched mint marks on Buffalo Nickels from the mid-1920s are a direct product of hand-punching at branch mints, where each working die received its mint mark individually from a letter punch and mallet. When the initial impression landed incorrectly, the engraver applied a corrective second punch, leaving traces of both placements visible on every coin struck from that die. The 1926-D represents a middle-run date in the series with moderate collectibility. Denver Mint Buffalo Nickels from this period are actively searched by variety specialists because the hand-punching era provides a consistent supply of documentable RPM varieties. The hard nickel alloy preserves punch impression details effectively, allowing attribution even on specimens with moderate wear.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Wayne Carson Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1926-D 5¢ WRPM-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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