1969-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006

Description

Attributed by the Wexler team as WRPM-006 for the 1969-D Lincoln Memorial cent, this repunched mint mark variety displays a D/D Northwest configuration — meaning the secondary mint mark impression was placed northwest of the intended final position before receiving a correcting punch that established the primary D at its proper location. The northwest displacement creates a secondary D image visible above and to the left of the primary mint mark, with the overlap zone between the two impressions producing the characteristic thickening or notching that collectors use as the primary diagnostic feature. Cross-referenced as CONECA RPM #1 and Coppercoins 1969D-1MM-001, this variety holds the distinction of being the first repunched mint mark recognized by CONECA for the 1969-D date, a designation that often correlates with either the most prominent or the earliest-discovered variety. The CONECA RPM #1 ranking and the Coppercoins 1MM-001 listing establish this as the primary reference variety for 1969-D repunched mint marks, making it a foundational piece for collectors building date sets of RPM varieties. The Wexler team's independent attribution as WRPM-006 provides a third cross-reference point, and the agreement among all three major services confirms the variety's authenticity beyond any reasonable doubt. The 1969-D cent was struck at the Denver Mint during the final years of the hand-punched mint mark era, when each working die received its D mint mark individually from a hand-held punch. Struck on a 3.11-gram, 19mm planchet of 95% copper and 5% zinc at the Denver Mint.

Attribution History

• CONECA: RPM #1, Coppercoins: 1969D-1MM-001; Wexler Variety ID: 1969-D 1¢ WRPM-006
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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