1958-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-017

Description

Carrying VarietyVista catalog designations UVC-604 and DMR-020, the 1958-D RPM-017 Lincoln Wheat Cent features a D/D repunched mintmark displaced to the northeast — the notation "D/D Northeast" specifies that the secondary D impression sits northeast of the primary, creating a characteristic shadow visible at the southwest edges of the final mintmark position. Three documented die states track this die's production life: Stage A with obverse and reverse in early die state, Stage B at mid-die-state for both faces, and Stage C at late die state remaining unconfirmed. The 1958-D holds special significance as the final year of the Lincoln Wheat Cent reverse design, which served from 1909 through 1958 before being replaced by the Lincoln Memorial reverse in 1959 — making every 1958 variety a last-year issue for one of American numismatics' most beloved designs. Struck at the Denver Mint in the standard bronze composition of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc at 3.11 grams with a 19.05 mm diameter, the 1958-D had a massive mintage as the Mint produced the final run of wheat cent reverses. Victor David Brenner's obverse portrait pairs with the wheat ears reverse in this terminal year. The northeast displacement on RPM-017 represents one of 17 or more cataloged repunched mintmarks for this final Denver Mint wheat cent date — a substantial number that reflects the high die production volume in 1958. Collectors who specialize in wheat cent terminal-year varieties find the 1958-D RPMs particularly appealing because they combine die variety interest with end-of-series historical significance.

Die Markers

• UVC-604
• DMR-020
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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