1951-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006

Description

Documented by VarietyVista, this Denver Mint 1951-D Lincoln Wheat Cent RPM-006 tracks five stages with die scratches on both faces that evolve independently. Die markers UVC-360 / DMR-007: Stage A with light die scratches north-south on obverse at EDS and light die scratches east-west on reverse at EDS; Stage B with obverse and reverse die scratches weakening at EMDS; Stage C with obverse at MDS and new light die scratches east-west on reverse at MDS; Stage D with obverse at LMDS and light die scratch from right crossbar of T of CENT to last S of STATES at LMDS; Stage E with die chip on back of 9 of date at LDS and depression on T of CENT at LDS. The appearance of new reverse die scratches at Stage C after the original scratches faded at Stage B suggests the die received additional handling or maintenance between stages. Composed of 95% copper and 5% tin-zinc at 3.11 grams and 19.05 mm, this variety documents the interplay between die preparation artifacts and production wear.

Die Markers

• UVC-360
• DMR-007
• Stage A:
• Light die scratches North-South on Obverse – EDS
• Light die scratches East-West on Reverse – EDS
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse die scratches are weak – EMDS
• Stage C:
• Obverse is MDS
• New light die scratches East-West on Reverse – MDS
• Stage D:
• Obverse is LMDS
• Light die scratch from Right cross bar of T of CENT to last S of STATES – LMDS
• Stage E:
• Die chip on back of 9 of date – LDS
• Depression on T of CENT – LDS

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