1961 (D) Washington Quarter - Repunched Mintmark RPM-005

Description

Cross-referenced as Fivaz-Stanton FS-501, this VarietyVista-documented 1961-D Washington Silver Quarter shows a D/D Northeast displacement from the Denver Mint. Die markers UVC-0999 / DMR-006 track three stages: Stage A at EDS (unconfirmed); Stage B at MDS (unconfirmed); Stage C at LDS with a die crack down eagle's right wing, a die crack across forehead and hair, a die gouge between ER of LIBERTY, and a die gouge through the upper last 1 of the date. The FS-501 listing makes this actively sought by Cherrypickers' Guide collectors. Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper at 6.25 grams and 24.3 mm, the 1961-D was among the final silver Washington Quarters before the 1965 composition change. The extensive Stage C damage across both obverse portrait and reverse eagle documents severe late-life die fatigue.

Die Markers

• UVC-0999
• DMR-006
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS
• Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS
• Die gouge between ER of LIBERTY
• Die gouge through upper last 1 of date

Cross References

• FS-501

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