1975-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002

Description

Carrying dual cross-references from two major attribution frameworks — CONECA RPM No. 1 and the Cherrypickers' designation FS-10-1975S-501 — this 1975-S proof Roosevelt Dime repunched mintmark holds the distinction of being the first RPM cataloged by CONECA for the date. The Cherrypickers' Guide listing elevates it further, placing it among the select varieties deemed significant enough for inclusion in the standard cherry-picking reference used by collectors searching circulation finds and dealer inventories. The S mintmark was punched into the die more than once, with the secondary impression offset from the final position to create visible doubling of the San Francisco mintmark. As a proof struck at San Francisco — which had taken over exclusive proof production from Philadelphia in 1968 — this variety benefits from mirror-finish surfaces that render the repunched mintmark more legible than equivalent displacement would appear on a business strike. Cataloged as Wexler Variety ID 1975-S 10c Pr WRPM-002 and attributed by the Wexler Team, WRPM-002 combines strong cross-referencing with proof format appeal.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John Bordner Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-10-1975S-501
• CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-10-1975S-501; Wexler Variety ID: 1975-S 10¢ Pr WRPM-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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