1989-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005

Description

A D/D North repunched mintmark, WRPM-005 (Wexler variety ID 1989-D 1¢ WRPM-005) shows the secondary mintmark impression displaced above the primary punch — a northward offset indicating the engraver's corrective strike landed higher on the die face than the initial impression. Cross-referenced as CONECA RPM #7 and Coppercoins 1989D-1MM-007, this variety is noted as needing additional photographic documentation to fully characterize its supplementary die markers. The CONECA RPM #7 designation places it in the middle tier of the 1989-D discovery chronology. Northward displacement in an RPM occurs when the punch is repositioned upward relative to the die's design elements before the corrective strike, creating a secondary D image visible above the primary mintmark under magnification. The connection to WRPM-021 — which shows nearly identical doubling but with the mintmark positioned further south — raises the possibility that these two varieties may share similar punch placement dynamics despite originating from different working dies. Collectors holding confirmed specimens are encouraged to submit photographs to support the ongoing documentation effort. Struck on copper-plated zinc planchets (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper) at 2.5 grams and 19mm.

Attribution History

• CONECA: RPM #7, Coppercoins: 1989D-1MM-007 PHOTOS NEEDED; Wexler Variety ID: 1989-D 1¢ WRPM-005
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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