1973-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001

Description

Attributed by the Wexler Team as 1973-D 1¢ WRPM-001, this Denver Mint Lincoln Memorial cent displays a repunched mintmark that was independently cataloged by the Wexler attribution system separately from the VarietyVista RPM numbering. The Wexler Variety ID is 1973-D 1¢ WRPM-001. Whether this variety corresponds to one of the four VarietyVista-attributed RPMs (RPM-001 through RPM-004) or represents an additional distinct die requires cross-reference research that has not been formally published. The Wexler and VarietyVista systems operate independently, each using their own numbering and documentation methodology, and cross-referencing between them is not always complete — particularly for dates with multiple RPM varieties where one-to-one correspondence can be difficult to establish without direct die-marker comparison. The repunched mintmark phenomenon on 1973-D cents reflects the continuation of the United States Mint's manual mintmark application process, where individual working dies received their D designation through physical punch impressions applied by hand. This inherently variable process ensured a steady supply of repunched mintmark varieties across all dates and denominations where hand-punching was employed. WRPM-001 as the first entry in the Wexler 1973-D RPM catalog documents one such hand-punching error — a die where the mintmark punch left evidence of multiple impressions or repositioning visible under magnification. Collectors who attribute varieties using the Wexler system should reference this variety ID when cataloging their 1973-D repunched mintmark discoveries.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ben Peters Cross-Reference: Coppercoins: 1973D-1MM-008 Comments: This die replaces the original WRPM-001 that was removed due to a damaged punch.
• Wexler Variety ID: 1973-D 1¢ WRPM-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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