1942-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001

Description

The 1942-S Lincoln Wheat Cent RPM-001 is among the more notable San Francisco repunched mintmark varieties in the Wheat cent series, carrying the Cherrypickers' Guide designation FS-101 — a listing that signals above-average collectible recognition. Catalogued by VarietyVista with die markers UVC-121 and DMR-002, the mintmark geometry is S/S/S Southwest, Serif, indicating the secondary impression is southwest of the final mintmark with visible serif characteristics. Notably, the obverse die is also listed as DDO-001, making it simultaneously cross-referenced as FS-101/501. Three die stages are documented: Stage A shows both sides at Early Die State; Stage B advances both to Middle Die State; Stage C (Late Die State) is unconfirmed. Victor David Brenner's wheat ear design frames this variety. The FS-101 Cherrypickers' listing elevates RPM-001 above unlisted repunched mintmarks, making it a worthwhile search target for Lincoln cent variety hunters who examine San Francisco issues from the early 1940s under magnification.

Die Markers

• UVC-121
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are
• MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Unknown
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References