1937 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002

Description

This 1937 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent repunched mint mark, WRPM-002, is cataloged by Wexler (doubleddie.com) as 1937-D 1¢ WRPM-002. The mint mark is D/D East. Stage A markers include a gouge at the rim at 4:00, a gouge between the rim and the bust between the jacket folds, and NE scratches from the vest, bow tie and throat. On Stage B the die was damaged, leaving a long NW gouge from the rim at 4:00, more gouges at 3:30 and 3:45, and gouges on the 7 and 3 of the date; Stage C shows heavy polishing that weakened the lower vest and folds, and on Stage D the secondary curve is abraded away. Reverse Stage A: scratches NE from the R of PLURIBUS and the E of STATES, and a short gouge between the M of UNUM and the right wheat ear. Submitted by Lloyd Hanson (A-B), Al Raddi (C) and John A. Wexler (D). Cross-reference: CONECA RPM #2.

Cross References

• CONECA: RPM #2; Wexler Variety ID: 1937-D 1¢ WRPM-002

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