1930-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002

Description

The 1930-S Lincoln Wheat Cent WRPM-002 is a repunched mintmark variety in which the S mintmark was entered into the working die more than once, leaving evidence of at least one earlier punch beneath the final position. This variety is cross-referenced across the major RPM cataloging systems: CONECA lists it as RPM #2, and Coppercoins catalogs it as 1930S-1MM-002. The Wexler Variety ID is 1930-S 1¢ WRPM-002. The 1930-S is a key date in the Lincoln Wheat Cent series, making its associated RPM varieties of particular interest to specialists. Repunched mintmarks on San Francisco cents from the late 1920s and early 1930s can be subtle, as the mintmark punches of this era varied in their consistency of placement. Attribution requires close examination of the mintmark under magnification, looking for doubling, shadows, or notches that indicate a prior punch position. The concordance across CONECA, Coppercoins, and the Wexler RPM Files provides collectors with multiple reference systems for confirming the attribution and comparing notes.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lloyd Hanson Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2, Coppercoins: 1930S-1MM-002 Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler RPM Files.
• CONECA: RPM #2, Coppercoins: 1930S-1MM-002 Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler RPM Files.; Wexler Variety ID: 1930-S 1¢ WRPM-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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