1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003

Description

RPM-003 on the 1945-S Washington Quarter is cataloged under die UVC-0578 / DMR-010, designated MMS-002 (Trumpet Tail mintmark punch). The repunching is S/S Northwest — secondary S displaced northwest of the primary. The Trumpet Tail punch (MMS-002) identifies a specific S punch with a distinctive curved lower tail, used by specialists tracking mintmark punch usage across Washington Quarter die marriages. This reverse die is cross-listed as DDR-002; coins presenting RPM-003 may also carry DDR-002 doubling features on the same reverse, making this a paired RPM/DDR worth examining on both characteristics. Stage C (LDS) shows a die crack across the upper hair on the obverse. The 1945-S Washington Quarter is a 90% silver San Francisco Mint issue. Confirm the Trumpet Tail profile, then check the northwest secondary impression and the reverse for DDR-002 features.

Die Markers

• UVC-0578
• DMR-010
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Reverse is LDS
• Die crack across upper hair – LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Don Lommler
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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