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

Description

A D/D Southwest variety originally cataloged by CONECA as RPM #5 before being delisted, WRPM-009 on the 1986-D Lincoln Memorial cent has no other known cross-references. The variety spans two die stages with detailed markers. Stage A shows strong RPM doubling, with a die gouge northeast of the D in VDB as a key obverse diagnostic; the reverse carries a die gouge in lower bay 1 and two die gouges above D in UNITED at the rim. By Stage B, the mint mark doubling has weakened, though the VDB die gouge remains visible, and a light die gouge under I in IN appears as an additional marker. Reverse Stage B retains earlier gouges, plus a new die gouge under E in STATES. This two-stage narrative traces the die from diagnostic-rich production through the inevitable weakening of extended service.

Cross References

• None known Comments: This die was originally listed by CONECA as RPM #5, but has since been delisted.; Wexler Variety ID: 1986-D 1¢ WRPM-009

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