1910-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002

Description

Cross-referenced as FS-502, this 1910-S Lincoln Wheat Cent RPM-002 is cataloged by VarietyVista under UVC-005 and DMR-004, showing an S/S North repunch. Three die states trace the die's life: Stage A presents both obverse and reverse in early die state. Stage B develops a die crack from the rim at 9:30 running ESE, a light N-S crack on the shoulder, a crack from the lower right wheat to the rim, and a crack from the middle left wheat to the rim — all consistent with mid-die-state deterioration. Stage C is listed as late die state but unconfirmed, suggesting the variety has been observed but not fully documented at its most deteriorated condition. The 1910-S is a key early date for Lincoln Wheat Cent RPMs — only the second year of production — and San Francisco's modest output makes documented varieties scarcer than equivalent Philadelphia finds. The FS-502 cross-reference places this among the most recognized varieties for the date.

Die Markers

• UVC-005
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• Die crack from rim at 9:30 East-Southeast – MDS
• Light die crack North-South on shoulder
• Die crack lower right wheat to rim – MDS
• Die crack middle left wheat to rim
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Unknown
• FS-502
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References