1942-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-016

Description

Obverse Stage A: Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die chip (dot) centered between the lower area of WE and TRUST. Strong die gouge through the right center of the U in TRUST. Obverse Stage B: Die chip still present. Die gouge at the U is TRUST is weaker. Obverse Stage C: Die chip still present. Die gouge at the U in TRUST is very weak. Mint mark is slightly weaker only on the lower serif. Reverse Stage A: Die crack from the upper left of the E in ONE running NW to the center of the second U in PLURIBUS. Die crack on the right contour of the right wheat ear between 3:00 and 4:00. A second minor die crack is positioned below in the right wheat grains. Reverse Stage B: Die crack on the contour of the right wheat ear is stronger and extends SSE into the rim. All other die cracks still present. Reverse Stage C: New reverse die. No prominent die marks.

Attribution History

• CONECA: RPM #15 Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.; Wexler Variety ID: 1942-S 1¢ WRPM-016
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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