1951-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
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Description
D/D/D West and Tilted Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A light die scratch runs NW from the top of the mint-mark into the 9 in the date. A light die scratch runs NW from the top left edge of the 1 in the date. A NW-SE oriented die scratch shows above the bow tie. A light die scratch runs SE from Lincoln’s mouth. Concentric die scratches show in the field in front of Lincoln’s nose. A short die scratch runs west from the top left edge of the first T in TRUST. A wavy concentric die scratch runs from above the L in LIBERTY to above the last T in TRUST (Section from WE to TR in TRUST pictured). A long die scratch runs NW from the back of Lincoln’s neck. Stage B: A pair of parallel die scratches show in the field below the RT in LIBERTY. A light die scratch runs SW from the lower B in LIBERTY. A die crack runs thorough VDB. A die scratch runs dead north from the front edge of Lincoln’s eyebrow. The concentric die scratch at the rim from the L in LIBERTY to the last T in TRUST is visible, but weaker. Reverse: Stage A: A faded die gouge shows in the field behind the C in CENT. A strong die chip shows on the lower T in CENT. This chip also extends into the field below the T in CENT. Stage B: The die chip on the T in CENT and chip in the field have grown slightly, but remain relatively unchanged. The reverse die has now been heavily abraded with fresh NW-SE oriented die scratches showing along much of the left side of the reverse. A short die crack shows on the lower right wheat, ESE of the last S in STATES. All other Stage A die markers have worn away.
Attribution History
- CONECA RPM #3; Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-003; Wexler Variety ID: 1951-D 1¢ WRPM-003
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team