1950-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-019
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Description
S/S/S West and West Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A concentric die gouge shows along the rim from K-9:30 clockwise to between the N of IN and the G in GOD. A strong series of die scratches run North from the T in LIBERTY. A strong die dot shows NE of the upper I in IN. Die damage shows at the rim SW of the last T in TRUST at approximately K-2:00. A grouping of N-S die scratches shows on the neck, NW of the bow tie (These die scratches are present in all known die stages). Two short, but strong die gouges run SE from below the lower central chin area. A long, but faded group of die scratches run North form the 19 in the date and end in the field just below nose level. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A die damage at the rim SW of the last T in TRUST at approximately K-2:00 is present, but weak. The Stage A concentric die gouge along the rim from K-9:30 clockwise to between the N of IN and the G in GOD is present and strong. The Stage A die scratches running North from the T in LIBERTY are still visible. The Stage A die dot NE of the I in IN is much weaker. Obverse Stage C: Most Stage A and B markers are still present. A die clash line shows at the throat above the bowtie. Obverse Stage D: The Stage A-C die scratches on the neck and North from the T in LIBERTY are still present. The die clash at the neck has been heavily abraded leaving numerous N-S die scratches. A fresh series of N-S die scratches connect the lower nose with the upper chin. Obverse Stage E: The Stage A-C die scratches North from the T in LIBERTY have been reduced to two long parallel scratches. The die scratches on the neck NW of the bowtie are still present. The die damage at the rim below the last T in TRUST is completely missing. The N-S die abrasion marks at the neck are present but weaker. Reverse Stage A: A strong series of die scratches run N-S though the E in ONE. Two short die scratches run North from the upper left side of the horizontal crossbar in the T in CENT (Visible in all known die stages). A short die scratch runs North from the upper left side of the O in OF. Light N-S die scratches show through and below the AMER in AMERICA. A strong die scratch runs South from the lower left corner of the E in STATES to the right side of the last A in AMERICA. A small die gouge (dot) shows along the upper left margin of the U in UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Most Stage A die markers are present but weaker. A new die scratch runs North from the apex of the O in ONE. Reverse Stage C: Most Stage A and B markers are still present. Evidence of a die clash shows inside the lower right opening of the C in CENT. Reverse Stage D: Nearly all of the Stage A-C markers are worn away. The light die scratches running North from the upper left side of horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT are still present. A light N-S die scratch shows between the E and R in AMERICA. The short die scratch running North from the upper left side of the O in OF is barely visible. Reverse Stage E: The die scratch running North from the apex of the O in ONE and the Two short die scratches that run North from the upper left side of the horizontal crossbar in the T in CENT are the only markers that remain. A fresh die dot shows above the right tip of the lower horizontal crossbar of the E in STATES.
Attribution History
- Discovered by Stage A: John Bordner,
- s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1950-S 1¢ WRPM-019
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team