1940-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003

Description

Bearing the prestigious Top 100 RPM designation jointly assigned by Wexler and CONECA, the 1940-S Lincoln Wheat Cent WRPM-003 ranks among the most significant repunched mintmarks in the entire cent series. The S/S Northeast displacement places the second punch above and to the right of the initial impression, creating overlapping serifs readily visible under moderate magnification. Cross-referenced as CONECA RPM-4 and CopperCoins 1940S-1MM-004, this variety benefits from multi-source documentation ensuring broad collector recognition. Multiple die cracks appear on both sides, indicating extended service producing progressive structural failure. The Top 100 RPM designation — a curated list recognizing the most collectible and visually dramatic repunched mintmarks across all denominations — ensures strong demand and premium pricing at all grade levels. San Francisco struck Lincoln Cents in bronze during 1940, and each die received its S mintmark through individual hand-punching. Wexler Variety ID: 1940-S 1-cent WRPM-003. S/S Northeast Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratch SW from left center of the 9 in the date. Die scratch NNE from the upper left of the Y in LIBERTY.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lloyd Hanson Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4, Coppercoins: 1940S-1MM-004 Top 100 RPM: Wexler & CONECA
• CONECA: RPM #4, Coppercoins: 1940S-1MM-004 Top 100 RPM: Wexler & CONECA; Wexler Variety ID: 1940-S 1¢ WRPM-003
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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