1953-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003

Description

The 1953-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003 shows mintmark repunching evidence from the hand-punching process used at the Philadelphia Mint to apply branch mint letters to working dies. This Roosevelt silver dime was struck at the Denver Mint, struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams. Die markers: UVC-240 DMR-004 Stage A: Long die gouge next to rim under ONE – EDS Small die chip on nostril – EMDS Stage B: Reverse is MDS Medium die chip on nostril – MDS Die break on eyebrow above back of eye UVC-762 DMR-009 Stage C: Abraded die clash through L of PLURIBUS – LMDS Die gouge under ONE abraded away Long die break on inside upper olive leaf Obverse die changed – MDS Small die chip on nostril Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed). Cross-referenced as FS-501. D/Horizontal D. FS-501.

Die Markers

• UVC-240
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• Long die gouge next to rim under ONE – EDS
• Small die chip on nostril – EMDS
• Stage B:
• Reverse is MDS
• Medium die chip on nostril – MDS
• Die break on eyebrow above back of eye
• UVC-762
• DMR-009
• Stage C:
• Abraded die clash through L of PLURIBUS – LMDS
• Die gouge under ONE abraded away
• Long die break on inside upper olive leaf
• Obverse die changed – MDS
• Small die chip on nostril
• Stage D:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

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

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