1952-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001

Description

Cross-referenced as FS-501 and documented by VarietyVista, this San Francisco Mint Roosevelt Silver Dime holds the primary catalog position for the 1952-S date with an S/S Northwest displacement using MMS-004 (Tall) punch. Die markers UVC-228 / DMR-003: Stage A at EDS (unconfirmed); Stage B with die scratches east-west on the reverse at MDS and die scratches north-south on the obverse at MDS; Stage C with die scratches weak to missing on the reverse at LDS and die scratches weak to missing on the obverse at LDS; Stage D with reverse at VLDS and a light die crack in the upper hair at VLDS. The disappearance of surface scratches from MDS through LDS demonstrates how continued striking polishes away superficial die marks. The Tall S punch identification tracks which physical tool was in service. Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper at 2.50 grams and 17.91 mm.

Die Markers

• UVC-228
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die scratches East-West on Reverse – MDS
• Die scratches North-South on Obverse – MDS
• Stage C:
• Die scratches are weak to missing on Reverse – LDS
• Die scratches are weak to missing on Obverse – LDS
• Stage D:
• Reverse is VLDS
• Light die crack in upper hair – VLDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Unknown
• FS-501
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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