1911-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003

Description

Cataloged by the Wexler Team with an extensive cross-reference portfolio, this early-date 1911-D Lincoln Wheat Cent is listed as CONECA RPM #3, Cherrypickers' FS-01-1911D-503 (012.82), Crawford CRPM-003, Coppercoins 1911D-1MM-003, Top 100 RPM by CONECA, and Wexler Variety ID 1911-D 1-cent WRPM-003. The Top 100 RPM designation ranks this among the most significant repunched mintmarks across all U.S. denominations. Reverse die markers include a die crack from the rim at 2:30 running west through the wheat ear, a second die crack intersecting the first and running N/S along the right wheat edge, and a NE/SW die crack along the lower right wheat grains. The intersecting die crack network on the reverse documents a complex fracture pattern. Struck at Denver in 95% copper and 5% tin-zinc at 3.11 grams and 19.05 mm with only approximately 12.7 million pieces produced.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Paul Funaiole (Upgraded by John Bordner) Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1911D-503 (012.82), Crawford: CRPM-003, Coppercoins: 1911D-1MM-003 Top 100 RPM: CONECA
• CONECA: RPM #3, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1911D-503 (012.82), Crawford: CRPM-003, Coppercoins: 1911D-1MM-003 Top 100 RPM: CONECA; Wexler Variety ID: 1911-D 1¢ WRPM-003
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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