1959-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-053
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Description
D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die gouge inside the upper opening of the 5 in the date to the left. Die gouge centered below the G and O of GOD. Die chips (dots) cover the entire portrait of Lincoln and the field just right of the vest from a pitted die. Obverse Stage B: Very weak die crack along the left contour of the ear then turning ENE into the head. Die gouge at the 5 in the date is weaker. Obverse Stage C: Short die crack NE from the ear forming a half-circle on the end. Stronger E/W die crack from the ear on the head. Die crack in the hair above the ear running ENE and then turning to the north. Die gouge at the 5 in the date is abraded away. Reverse Stage A: Light E/W die scratches on most of the field. Two strong NW/SE die scratches at the left side of the U in UNITED. Reverse Stage B: All Stage A die scratches still present but weaker. Reverse Stage C: Most Stage A scratches abraded away. W by S/E by N die gouge in the field left of the upper left side of the memorial base. Very weak die crack down column one.
Attribution History
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1959-D 1¢ WRPM-053
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team