1940 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007

Description

The current 1940-S WRPM-007 Lincoln Wheat Cent represents a replacement listing, as the original variety bearing this designation was delisted after being determined to be abrasion doubling rather than a true repunched mintmark. Carrying the Wexler Variety designation 1940-S 1 cent WRPM-007, the replacement variety documents a genuine secondary mintmark impression on this San Francisco Mint issue. Repunched mintmarks on Wheat Cents from this era occurred when the small S punch was applied to the working die with insufficient precision, requiring a corrective second impression. The delisting of the original WRPM-007 and its replacement with a confirmed variety illustrates the rigorous verification standards maintained by variety attribution services, where initial identifications are subject to revision as diagnostic techniques improve and more specimens become available for comparison.

Cross References

• None known Comments: Replaces the original WRPM-007 that was abrasion doubling.; Wexler Variety ID: 1940-S 1¢ WRPM-007

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