1960-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-013

Description

Bearing cross-references across three major attribution services — CONECA RPM #3, Cherrypickers' Guide FS-10-1960D-501, and Wexler Variety ID 1960-D 10-cent WRPM-013 — this Roosevelt Dime repunched mintmark is among the most widely recognized RPMs for the date. The Cherrypickers' listing at FS-501 signals a significant variety warranting inclusion in the standard reference for die variety collectors. Roosevelt Dimes of 1960 were struck at Denver in 90% silver, part of the final years of silver dime production before the Coinage Act of 1965 moved the denomination to copper-nickel clad. Repunched mintmarks on silver Roosevelt Dimes arose from hand-punching, where each working die received its D individually via a steel punch and mallet. Imprecise alignment left a remnant of the earlier impression visible alongside the final position, and displacement varies from die to die, creating a rich RPM catalog. The 1960-D saw substantial production at Denver, providing ample circulation specimens for cherrypickers. The triple cross-referencing across CONECA, Cherrypickers, and Wexler confirms this variety's importance within the Roosevelt Dime RPM specialty.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Richard Hana Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3, Cherrypickers: FS-10-1960D-501
• CONECA: RPM #3, Cherrypickers: FS-10-1960D-501; Wexler Variety ID: 1960-D 10¢ WRPM-013
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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