1945 (S) Washington Quarter - Repunched Mintmark RPM-005

Description

Displaying an S/S East repunched mintmark with a distinctive Trumpet Tail (MMS-002), this 1945 San Francisco Washington Quarter combines two mintmark anomalies. Attributed by VarietyVista (UVC-0584, DMR-016), the Trumpet Tail refers to a flared extension on the mintmark resembling a small trumpet, created by punch characteristics or die polishing. Stage A: EDS unconfirmed. Stage B: MDS unconfirmed. Stage C: reverse and obverse are LMDS. Stage D: die crack from rim through first A of AMERICA to wing (LDS), obverse LDS. Struck during the final year of World War II in 90% silver, the 1945-S quarter was produced at San Francisco alongside wartime output for domestic commerce and military pay. Washington Quarters from the silver era carry inherent collector interest, and the combination of an S/S East repunch with the Trumpet Tail mintmark makes this variety doubly appealing to specialists tracking mintmark anomalies.

Die Markers

• UVC-0584
• DMR-016
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Reverse and Obverse are LMDS
• Stage D:
• Die crack from rim through first A of AMERICA to wing – LDS
• Obverse is LDS

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