1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-013

Description

Thirteenth repunched mintmark variety for the 1936-D Mercury Dime, WRPM-013 represents yet another working die where the Denver mintmark punch left evidence of multiple impressions during die preparation. The accumulation of thirteen documented RPMs for a single date-mint combination underscores how frequently positioning errors occurred — a reflection of the inherent difficulty in placing a small steel punch with precision into a hardened die face. Each RPM preserves a unique combination of displacement direction, distance, and clarity that distinguishes it from every other entry, even when visual differences between consecutive catalog numbers appear subtle without direct comparison. Wexler Variety ID: 1936-D 10¢ WRPM-013. The Mercury Dime's reverse positions the mintmark in a relatively open area to the left of the fasces bundle, making displacement visible without obstruction. Denver Mint, 90% silver composition. Collectors pursuing RPM completeness on popular Mercury Dime dates often find higher catalog numbers present attribution challenges, as the distinguishing displacement between closely numbered varieties may require careful die marker comparison rather than mintmark position alone.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John S. Gillilan Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1936-D 10¢ WRPM-013
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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