1947 (S) Washington Quarter - Repunched Mintmark RPM-002

Description

Cross-referenced as Fivaz-Stanton FS-502, this VarietyVista-documented 1947-S Washington Silver Quarter features an S/S/S/S South, South, Serifs quadruple-punched mintmark with a documented obverse die change. Die markers span two pairings: UVC-0659 / DMR-008 for Stages A-D and UVC-0660 / DMR-009 for Stage E. Stage A at EDS (unconfirmed); Stage B with reverse and obverse at MDS; Stage C with reverse at LMDS and a die crack across upper hair at LMDS; Stage D with reverse at LDS and a die crack across bust at LDS; Stage E with a light die crack down eagle's right wing at LDS and obverse die changed at EDS. The quadruple S/S/S/S designation is exceptionally rare, documenting four separate punch applications. Designed by John Flanagan, struck at San Francisco in 90% silver and 10% copper at 6.25 grams and 24.3 mm. The FS-502 listing confirms active collector demand.

Die Markers

• UVC-0659
• DMR-008
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Reverse is LMDS
• Die crack across upper hair – LMDS
• Stage D:
• Reverse is LDS
• Die crack across bust – LDS
• UVC-0660
• DMR-009
• Stage E:
• Light die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS
• Obverse die changed – EDS

Cross References

• FS-502

External References