1955 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Repunched Mintmark RPM-003

Description

Cross-referenced as Fivaz-Stanton FS-503, this VarietyVista-documented 1955-D Lincoln Wheat Cent with D/D East displacement is actively sought by Cherrypickers' Guide users. Die markers UVC-534 / DMR-004 track five progressive stages: Stage A with obverse and reverse at EDS; Stage B with obverse at MDS and a die clash on N of CENT at MDS; Stage C with obverse at LDS, a die crack upper left wheat to rim, and a small die chip on T of CENT; Stage D with obverse at LDS and a medium die chip on T of CENT at LDS; Stage E with a light die crack on forehead at VLDS and reverse at VLDS. The T of CENT die chip growing from small to medium across Stages C and D documents progressive metal loss at a single stress point. Composed of 95% copper and 5% tin-zinc at 3.11 grams and 19.05 mm, struck at the Denver Mint.

Die Markers

• UVC-534
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• Obverse is MDS
• Die clash on N of CENT – MDS
• Stage C:
• Obverse is LDS
• Die crack upper Left wheat to rim – LDS
• Small die chip on T of CENT
• Stage D:
• Obverse is LDS
• Medium die chip on T of CENT – LDS
• Stage E:
• Light die crack on forehead – VLDS
• Reverse is VLDS

Cross References

• FS-503

External References