1942-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-011

Description

This 1942-S Lincoln Wheat Cent WRPM-011 features an S/S West repunched mint mark, where a secondary S impression is visible to the west of the primary mint mark position. Notably, this coin is paired with a doubled die reverse — listed in the Wexler files as 1942-S 1 cent WDDR-001 — making this a dual-variety coin where both the obverse mint mark and the reverse die carry distinct variety diagnostics. The reverse doubled die component shows extra thickness on E PLURIBUS UNUM, the separator dots, and both wheat ears. On the obverse, two die scratches run ESE from the upper right of the E in WE, and a die crack follows along the base of the bust — both useful die markers for confirming attribution. The pairing of a repunched mint mark with a doubled die reverse on the same coin is significant for variety collectors because it documents a specific obverse-reverse die marriage where both dies independently carried variety characteristics. Attributed by the Wexler Team under the designation 1942-S 1 cent WRPM-011, collectors should first locate the westward secondary S impression beneath the primary mint mark, then flip the coin to verify the extra thickness on EPU, the dots, and wheat ears that confirm the WDDR-001 reverse die.

Attribution History

• s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1942-S 1¢ WRPM-011
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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