1953-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-028
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Description
The 1953-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-028 shows mintmark repunching evidence from the hand-punching process used at the Philadelphia Mint to apply branch mint letters to working dies. This Lincoln cent was struck at the Denver Mint, weighing 3.11 grams with a diameter of 19.05 mm. Die markers: UVC-1140 DMR-032 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Long die scratch under IN GOD – EMDS Numerous die scratches North-South on Reverse – EMDS Stage C: Die scratch South from 5 of date almost to rim – MDS Die scratch South-Southwest from T of LIBERTY Numerous die scratches East-West on Reverse – MDS Stage D: Light die scratches Northeast over date – LMDS Strong die scratches North-South on Reverse – LMDS Stage E: LDS (unconfirmed). Cross-referenced as FS-502. D&D Southwest. FS-502.
Die Markers
- UVC-1140
- DMR-032
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Long die scratch under IN GOD – EMDS
- Numerous die scratches North-South on Reverse – EMDS
- Stage C:
- Die scratch South from 5 of date almost to rim – MDS
- Die scratch South-Southwest from T of LIBERTY
- Numerous die scratches East-West on Reverse – MDS
- Stage D:
- Light die scratches Northeast over date – LMDS
- Strong die scratches North-South on Reverse – LMDS
- Stage E:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by Ken Potter
- FS-502
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
D&D Southwest. FS-502.
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