1985-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002

Description

Assigned UVC-992 and die marker record DMR-003 in the VarietyVista catalog, RPM-002 on the 1985-D Lincoln Memorial cent documents a repunched Denver mint mark whose direction has not been specified in the original attribution notes. Three die states are recorded, though Stages A and C remain unconfirmed — a designation indicating that documented specimens are limited and additional examples would strengthen the attribution. Stage B provides the firmest data point, with the obverse showing mid-die-state characteristics and the reverse in late die state. The unconfirmed status of the earliest and latest stages presents an opportunity for variety specialists: locating coins from this die in early or very late condition would refine the catalog entry and potentially reveal additional die markers not yet documented. Attribution methodology for this variety relies on matching the mint mark position and secondary impression geometry against the VarietyVista reference, supplemented by any die-state-specific markers that emerge as the census grows. Struck at Denver on copper-plated zinc planchets weighing 2.5 grams from the 1985 mintage exceeding 5.65 billion cents.

Die Markers

• UVC-992
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse is MDS
• Reverse is LDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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