1986 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Repunched Mintmark RPM-009

Description

Distinguished by its confirmed early-to-mid die state (EMDS) classification for Stage A, RPM-009 on the 1986-D Lincoln Memorial cent offers a particularly useful attribution window at the earliest documented stage. With both obverse and reverse confirmed at EMDS, the die markers carry full verification confidence — a notable advantage over many 1986-D RPMs whose earliest stages remain unconfirmed. VarietyVista assigns identifiers UVC-1008 and DMR-010. The EMDS classification places the specimen in a transitional zone between fresh die production and moderate service wear, where markers are still sharp enough for reliable documentation. Stage B (MDS) and Stage C (LDS) carry unconfirmed designations, creating a gap between the well-characterized early stage and later die progression. Struck on copper-plated zinc planchets (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper) at 2.5 grams and 19mm.

Die Markers

• UVC-1008
• DMR-010
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EMDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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