1951-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
Error
Description
Obverse: Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A long die crack shows over the VDB initials, but it does not run to the rim in this die stage. Short, N-S oriented die scratches show inside the shoulder fold. A series of faded die scratches run NNE from Lincoln’s nose, eyebrow and forehead. Stage B: The die crack over VDB now extends to the rim on its left-hand side and contains a small die chip. The die scratches inside Lincoln’s shoulder fold and in front of his profile are considerably weaker. Stage C: A die crack extends from the NW corner of the mint-mark into the tail of the 9 in the date. The die crack over VDB extends heavily to the rim and contains two chips. All other Stage A and B die markers are still weakly visible. Reverse: Stage A: A faded die clash shows to the right of the C in CENT. A small die chip shows at the middle of the vertical crossbar of the T in CENT. A die clash line extends SW from the lower C in AMERICA. Several short die scratches show around the C and A in AMERICA. Stage B: The die clash at the C in CENT is only weakly visible. The die chip on the T of CENT has gown larger. The die clash at the C of AMERICA is still visible, but the Stage A die scratches have worn away. Stage C: The die clash at the C in CENT is extremely weak. The die chip on the T in CENT continues to grow in size. A die clash remnant is visible between the N and T in CENT.
Attribution History
- CONECA RPM #5; Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-005; Wexler Variety ID: 1951-D 1¢ WRPM-005
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team