1919-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001

Description

Cataloged by the Wexler Team as 1919-D 1¢ WRPM-001 and extensively cross-referenced as CONECA RPM #1, Coppercoins 1919D-1MM-001, and a CONECA Top 100 RPM designee, this Lincoln Wheat Cent is one of the most significant repunched mintmarks in the entire Lincoln cent series. The die progresses through three documented obverse stages with observable mintmark evolution: Stage A shows a strong, well-defined secondary mint mark with a full upper "D"; Stage B shows the secondary mint mark thinning at the upper "D"; Stage C shows the secondary mint mark very thin at the upper "D" and appearing split when viewed with a 10x loupe — documenting progressive die wear that gradually eroded the secondary mintmark impression across the die's service life. Reverse markers show none visible across all three stages (examined on circulated specimens). The Top 100 RPM designation by CONECA is an elite distinction awarded to the most significant and desirable repunched mintmarks across all U.S. denominations, confirming this variety's premier status within the specialty. The 1919-D Lincoln Wheat Cent was struck at the Denver Mint in 95% copper composition with 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams with a diameter of 19.05 mm. Victor David Brenner designed the obverse Lincoln portrait, and the wheat ears reverse served from 1909 through 1958. The three-stage mintmark degradation sequence — from full secondary D through thinning to apparent splitting — provides collectors with a built-in die state indicator and demonstrates how progressive die wear can transform a strong, clear RPM into an increasingly subtle feature, making early-state (Stage A) specimens the most desirable for variety collectors seeking maximum visibility of the repunching.

Attribution History

• CONECA: RPM #1, Coppercoins: 1919D-1MM-001 Top 100 RPM: CONECA; Wexler Variety ID: 1919-D 1¢ WRPM-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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