1968-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004

Description

The 1968-S Proof Washington Quarter RPM-004 carries a Fivaz-Stanton cross-reference of FS-501 — a designation from the Cherrypickers' Guide reserved for clearly identifiable, well-documented varieties of significant collector interest. The coin is cataloged with die markers UVC-1175 and DMR-012 on a reverse designated RDV-007, and the S mintmark repunch is oriented North: the secondary impression sits above the primary mark. Stage A is early die state but unconfirmed. Stage B shows both obverse and reverse in mid-die state. Stage C shows both in late die state. The 1968-S Proof Washington Quarter was among the first proof quarters struck after the suspension of proof sets from 1965 through 1967, and the San Francisco Mint's mirror-finish proof dies and polished planchets render the northward secondary mintmark impression particularly crisp on cameo and deep cameo examples. The FS-501 designation confirms this variety meets Cherrypickers' documentation standards. Proof surfaces amplify all die characteristics, making the northward secondary mintmark impression crisp on cameo examples.

Die Markers

• UVC-1175
• DMR-012
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Rizdy
• FS-501
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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