1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006

Description

Sixth in the extensive 1942-D Mercury Dime RPM catalog, RPM-006 documents a D/D repunching displaced southeast — below and to the right of the primary D. Southeast repunchings place the ghost mintmark in the lower-right quadrant, often visible within or just below the D's counter. The 1942-D produced an extraordinary number of RPM varieties, making it one of the richest dates for RPM study in the entire series. This stems from wartime acceleration: more dimes demanded more working dies, each hand-punched individually, and the probability of visible repunching increased proportionally. Weinman had envisioned his design as classically restrained — Liberty wearing wings symbolizing intellectual freedom, the fasces wrapped in olive branches balancing authority with peace. By 1942, that symbolism carried new weight as American forces fought across two hemispheres. The 90% silver composition was maintained for dimes, unlike the nickel, which changed alloy to conserve nickel for armor plating. Look for the secondary D below and to the right of the primary.

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