1947 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Repunched Mintmark WRPM-020

Description

This 1947 Denver Lincoln wheat cent presents a D/D tilted or rotated repunched mintmark, cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1947-D 1 cent WRPM-020. The obverse carries a die scratch in the field below the bust, a die gouge between the W and E of WE, and a diagonal die scratch running through the lower leg of the E in WE. Reverse diagnostics include a die scratch running under PLU then through the R and ending in the field on the right edge of the I in PLURIBUS, along with a die scratch between the legs of the lower N in ONE. Notably, the reverse die is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1947-D 1 cent WDDR-001, making this a dual-attribution variety. The doubled die reverse shows the lower right wheat stalk doubled on the right edge and stem, while the left wheat stalk and stem display extra thickness. The convergence of a repunched mintmark and a doubled die reverse on a single coin creates a compelling collecting opportunity, as both features can be confirmed independently during examination.

Cross References

• Wexler Variety ID: 1947-D 1¢ WRPM-020

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