1954 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Repunched Mintmark RPM-004

Description

An S/S Northwest repunched mintmark characterizes this 1954-S Jefferson Nickel, documented by VarietyVista with die markers UVC-399 / DMR-005. Three stages: Stage A at EDS (unconfirmed); Stage B at MDS (unconfirmed); Stage C at LDS with a die gouge above the P of PLURIBUS and strong die scratches in front of the forehead on the obverse. The forehead die scratches occupy a prominent area of Jefferson's portrait that collectors naturally examine, making them useful for die identification. The northwest displacement indicates the initial S was placed southeast of the intended position, with a corrective second punch establishing the final placement. Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, weighing 5.0 grams with a 21.21 mm diameter.

Die Markers

• UVC-399
• DMR-005
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Die gouge above the P of PLURIBUS – LDS
• Strong die scratches in front of forehead – LDS

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