1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-010

Description

Holding a mid-range position in both the Wexler and CONECA catalogs, WRPM-010 on the 1985-D Lincoln Memorial cent is cross-referenced as CONECA RPM #6 and Coppercoins 1985D-1MM-006. The CONECA RPM #6 designation means this was the sixth repunched mint mark attributed for 1985-D in their system, while the Wexler catalog assigned it the tenth position — the difference in numbering reflects the independent cataloging methodologies of each organization. Understanding these cross-reference relationships is essential for serious variety collectors, as a single physical die can carry different designations depending on which catalog is consulted. The Coppercoins reference 1985D-1MM-006 provides a third identification pathway. When multiple independent attribution sources agree on the same die, collectors can have high confidence in the variety's legitimacy. Struck at Denver on copper-plated zinc planchets composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, weighing 2.5 grams and measuring 19mm, from the 1985 mintage of over 5.65 billion cents (Wexler ID: 1985-D 1¢ WRPM-010).

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lloyd Hanson Cross References: CONECA: RPM #6, Coppercoins: 1985D-1MM-006
• CONECA: RPM #6, Coppercoins: 1985D-1MM-006; Wexler Variety ID: 1985-D 1¢ WRPM-010
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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