1971 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Repunched Mintmark RPM-001

Description

Primary RPM variety on the 1971 Denver Jefferson Nickel, catalogued by VarietyVista as RPM-001. By 1971 the Jefferson Nickel was back in standard copper-nickel alloy after the wartime silver interlude, and mintmarks were still hand-punched — the Mint did not transition to hub-included mintmarks until 1990. Die marker codes UVC-449 and DMR-002 are assigned. Stage A and Stage B are both confirmed: Stage A shows obverse and reverse at early-to-middle die state (EMDS), while Stage B shows both sides at late-middle die state (LMDS). Stage C is late die state (LDS, unconfirmed). The mintmark is classified D/D Rotated CW, with the secondary D impression rotated clockwise relative to the primary. This variety can be found in 1971 Mint Sets, giving date-set collectors a path to encountering it with minimal handling. The D/D Rotated CW geometry is the defining identification feature and should be confirmed under magnification before consulting die stage markers. The simultaneous EMDS on both sides in Stage A provides a two-sided confirmation point. Attribution: VarietyVista; UVC-449, DMR-002.

Die Markers

• UVC-449
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EMDS
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are LMDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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