1953-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-021

Description

Cataloged by VarietyVista under die tracking codes UVC-502 and DMR-027, the 1953-S Lincoln Wheat Cent RPM-021 is a three-stage repunched mintmark variety for which the specific repunching direction is not recorded in available reference data. Attribution relies on identifying the secondary mintmark impression under magnification alongside the documented die markers. Stage A (EDS) is the most richly documented early state: on the obverse, a die scratch runs from the head to the I in IN, and a die crack is present on the left wheat grains at VLDS; a second die crack extends from the lower right wheat grains to the rim. These early-state obverse markers — particularly the scratch to the I in IN and the light wheat-grain crack — are fragile diagnostics that typically disappear through die polishing in later states. Stage B (MDS) is unconfirmed pending specimens. Stage C (LDS) is also unconfirmed. Collectors targeting RPM-021 should focus on Stage A examples, where the obverse die scratch and the early-stage wheat crack provide a convergent set of markers that confirm attribution with high confidence.

Die Markers

• UVC-502
• DMR-027
• Stage A:
• Die scratch from head to I of IN – EDS
• Die crack in Left wheat grains – VLDS
• Die crack lower Right wheat to rim
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

External References