1946-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-020
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Description
Obverse Stage B: Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Sans Serif Mintmark. Multiple die scratches are seen from the left side of the 9 in date both above and below as well as west towards the neck, notably; a long die scratch between the 1 and 9 of date running N&S. Many die scratches running N&S inside the 9 of date. Multiple die scratches running N&S, notably; one scratch through the top of the E of LIBERTY and one long die scratch running north & south from well below and running along the edge of the B of LIBERTY ending in the field above. Obverse Stage B: All stage A markers have become faint. Obverse Stage C: Small die gouge above the W of WE. Obverse Stage D: None noted. Reverse Stage A: First Reverse. Die chip shows in the field to the lower right of the N of CENT. Reverse Stage B: Small diagonal die scratch running southeast. Reverse Stage C: Strong die crack on right Wheat. Reverse die is removed from service sometime after this stage. Reverse Stage D: Second Reverse. Die scratch running southwest from the left upper edge of the I of PLURUBUS through the foot of the R of PLURIBUS ending in the field below. Reverse has north-south die scratches. Obverse Stage A:
Attribution History
- Discovered by Harry Ellis Cross References: CONECA: RPM #15, Coppercoins: 1946S-1MM-015
- CONECA: RPM #15, Coppercoins: 1946S-1MM-015; Wexler Variety ID: 1946-S 1¢ WRPM-020
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team