1960-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
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Description
Spanning eight die stages across two reverse die pairings, RPM-002 is the most extensively staged repunched mintmark variety on the 1960-D Large Date Lincoln Memorial cent. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-637/DMR-005 and UVC-638/DMR-006, this variety documents a strong secondary mintmark progression from early through very late die states. Under the first reverse die (UVC-637/DMR-005), the obverse begins with the secondary mintmark clearly visible and progresses through multiple stages as production wear gradually diminishes the secondary impression. After the reverse die change (UVC-638/DMR-006), the obverse continues through additional stages, providing collectors with a comprehensive timeline of die deterioration across both pairings. The eight documented stages represent an exceptionally long service life for this obverse die, which outlasted its first reverse partner before being paired with a replacement. Denver's 1960 cent production was massive, and the high-volume operations meant that dies were used until failure, generating the progressive deterioration markers that make staged varieties so fascinating to specialists. Collectors seeking RPM-002 should examine the mintmark area under magnification, noting that earlier die stages will show stronger secondary mintmark impressions.
Die Markers
- UVC-637
- DMR-005
- Stage A:
- Weak secondary mintmark – EDS
- Die scratch North-South from lower 9 to vest
- Large die break on column #12 – LDS
- Small die chips on Right cornice
- Stage B:
- Obverse is EMDS
- Larger die break on column #12 – LDS
- UVC-638
- DMR-006
- Stage C:
- Obverse is EMDS
- Reverse die changed – EMDS
- Stage D:
- Strong secondary mintmark outside primary – MDS
- Reverse is MDS
- Stage E:
- Strong secondary mintmark inside primary – MDS
- Die scratch from 9 to vest is weak
- Reverse is MDS
- Stage F:
- No die scratch from 9 to vest – LMDS
- Light die crack on column #12 – LMDS
- Stage G:
- Obverse is LDS
- Medium die chip on column #12 – LDS
- Stage H:
- Obverse is VLDS
- Die break at Right eave – VLDS