1985-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-024

Description

Cross-referenced by Coppercoins as 1985D-1MM-010, WRPM-024 on the 1985-D Lincoln Memorial cent occupies a challenging attribution niche — markedly similar to both WRPM-019 and WRPM-021 in mint mark placement, with its position slightly further southeast than WRPM-019 yet closely resembling WRPM-021. Die markers become the critical differentiator among these three look-alike varieties, and collectors should consult reference materials for all three when attempting attribution. The similarity illustrates how Denver's punch-and-correct process could produce nearly identical positional outcomes from distinct die preparation events, each die carrying its own unique pattern of gouges, scratches, and structural features formed independently during manufacture. The Coppercoins cross-reference provides a secondary identification pathway for variety specialists. Struck at Denver on copper-plated zinc planchets at 2.5 grams and 19mm from the 1985 mintage exceeding 5.65 billion cents (Wexler ID: 1985-D 1¢ WRPM-024).

Attribution History

• Discovered by John Shields Cross References: Coppercoins: 1985D-1MM-010 Comments: Though markedly similar to WRPM-019, the mint mark is slightly further southeast on WRPM-024. It is also very similar in placement to WRPM-021, and markers are helpful for differentiating between the two.
• Coppercoins: 1985D-1MM-010 Comments: Though markedly similar to WRPM-019, the mint mark is slightly further southeast on WRPM-024. It is also very similar in placement to WRPM-021, and markers are helpful for differentiating between the two.; Wexler Variety ID: 1985-D 1¢ WRPM-024
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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