1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007

Description

Seventh in the Wexler Team's growing catalog for this date, WRPM-007 (Wexler Variety ID: 1936-D 1¢ WRPM-007) extends the documented RPM count for the 1936 Denver Mint Lincoln Wheat Cent to an impressive seven varieties. This high count places the 1936-D among the more productive dates for RPM discoveries in the mid-1930s Wheat Cent series. Seven distinct dies showing visible repunching out of the total die pool used to strike 40.62 million cents represents a meaningful sample of the mintmark application inconsistencies that characterized the hand-punch era. Each WRPM number identifies a unique combination of direction and displacement — the angle at which the secondary punch impression sits relative to the final position. RPM collecting on 1930s Lincoln Cents offers an accessible entry point into die variety numismatics, as the coins remain affordable in circulated grades and the varieties can be identified with a standard loupe. The 1936 date also saw production of the famous 1936 proof sets, though proof cents were struck only at Philadelphia. Attributed through the Wexler system without cross-references in other catalogs. Cataloged by the Wexler Team.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lloyd Hanson Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1936-D 1¢ WRPM-007
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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