1941 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Repunched Mintmark RPM-003

Description

Cross-referenced as Fivaz-Stanton FS-501, this VarietyVista-documented 1941-D Jefferson Nickel exhibits a D/D Southeast displacement from the Denver Mint in only the fourth year of Felix Schlag's design. Die markers UVC-471 / DMR-004 track four stages: Stage A at EDS (unconfirmed); Stage B with weak secondary mintmark at MDS and obverse at MDS; Stage C with strong secondary mintmark at LMDS, a die crack south from right dome between pillar #3 and #4 to steps, and obverse at LMDS; Stage D at LDS (unconfirmed). Unusually, the secondary mintmark strengthens from weak at MDS to strong at LMDS, likely reflecting differential wear revealing previously obscured punch detail. The FS-501 listing confirms this as an actively sought Cherrypickers' variety. Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel at 5.0 grams and 21.21 mm, the 1941-D preceded the wartime silver alloy by one year.

Die Markers

• UVC-471
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Weak secondary mintmark – MDS
• Obverse is MDS
• Stage C:
• Strong secondary mintmark – LMDS
• Die crack South from Right dome between pillar # 3 and #4 to steps
• Obverse is LMDS
• Stage D:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Cross References

• FS-501

External References