1951-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-017
Error
Description
D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A light die clash shows in front of the neck. A series of NE-SW oriented die scratches run between the bowtie and the underside of the chin. A long series of NNE-SSW oriented die scratches show to the right of the Y in LIBERTY and extend to the rim behind Lincoln’s bust. A portion of the central shoulder fold has been abraded leaving a flat area. The right side of the buttonhole has been similarly abraded leaving reduced detail in that area. Light die scratches run west from the G in GOD into and below IN. A die scratch runs mostly west from the upper I in IN. A broken concentric die scratch shows just inside the rim starting at the L in LIBERTY and running clockwise to above the last T in TRUST. Stage B: The die clash at the neck is still visible as are some of the NE-SW oriented die scratches between the bowtie and chin. The NNE-SSW oriented die scratches behind Lincoln’s profile are weak, but still visible. The abraded areas on Lincoln’s should fold and buttonhole are still visible. The die scratches around IN are extremely weak. The concentric die scratch at the rim from the L in LIBERTY to the last T in TRUST is only weakly visible in a few areas. Stage C: Most of the previous die stage markers are worn away except for the abraded areas on the shoulder fold and buttonhole. A long die crack runs NW from the back of the central eyebrow, eventually curving west through the back of the forehead. Reverse: Stage A: Extensive, mostly N-S oriented die scratches show throughout most of the reverse. A strong, N-S oriented die scratch runs along the right edge of the E in STATES. The die scratch at the E in STATES is crossed by and E-W oriented die scratch forming a “plus” sign just right of the lower opening of the E. A distinctive die scratch pattern runs through and below the N in UNITED. Stage B: Most Stage A markers are faded, but still clearly visible. Stage C: All previous die stage markers are worn away. A light die scratch runs NW from the upper left edge of the last A in AMERICA. A NW-SE oriented die scratch shows inside the O in OF. A die scratch runs ESE from the lower left arm of the first A in AMERICA. Strong die abrasion to remove a die clash shows on the upper right arm of the N in CENT.
Attribution History
- Discovered by John Bordner Cross References: CONECA: RPM #17, Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-017
- CONECA: RPM #17, Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-017; Wexler Variety ID: 1951-D 1¢ WRPM-017
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team