1951 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Repunched Mintmark RPM-030

Description

Recorded by VarietyVista, this Denver Mint Lincoln Wheat Cent features a forehead die crack that intensifies across multiple stages, providing a clear case study in progressive structural failure. Die markers UVC-389 / DMR-036 track four stages: Stage A at EDS (unconfirmed); Stage B with light die crack on forehead at MDS and reverse at MDS; Stage C with medium die crack on forehead at LMDS, die crack on shoulder at V.D.B., light die crack north-south on shoulder, and reverse at LMDS; Stage D with light die crack from 9 to 5 of date at LDS and die chip in right wheat grains at LDS. The forehead crack escalating from light to medium while shoulder cracks simultaneously develop documents multi-front structural deterioration. Composed of 95% copper and 5% tin-zinc at 3.11 grams and 19.05 mm, the 30th cataloged RPM for the prolific 1951-D date reflects Denver's massive output.

Die Markers

• UVC-389
• DMR-036
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Light die crack on forehead – MDS
• Reverse is MDS
• Stage C:
• Medium die crack on forehead – LMDS
• Die crack on shoulder at V. D. B.
• Light die crack North-South on shoulder
• Reverse is LMDS
• Stage D:
• Light die crack from 9 to 5 of date – LDS
• Die chip in Right wheat grains – LDS

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