1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006

Description

Cataloged by VarietyVista under codes UVC-0345 and DMR-021, the 1943-D Washington Quarter RPM-006 is a repunched mintmark variety progressing through three documented die stages. Stage A (EDS) is unconfirmed pending additional specimens. Stage B is marked by a progressive die crack system on the reverse: a light die crack develops on the eagle's wing under the UN of UNUM — a specific anatomical and lettering reference that pinpoints the crack origin, making Stage B identification precise once the crack is located. Stage C (LDS) is unconfirmed. The 1943-D Washington Quarter was produced in 90% silver at the Denver Mint during World War II, when copper shortages had redirected one-cent production to steel and silver composition maintained its place in the 25-cent denomination. Wartime quarters are an accessible collecting category, and RPM varieties within the wartime dates attract collectors who appreciate both the historical context of the production era and the die variety detail. The direction of the mintmark repunching is not specified in available documentation; confirming the secondary impression direction and die stage through crack development are the two primary steps for a complete attribution.

Die Markers

• UVC-0345
• DMR-021
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Light die crack on wing under UN of UNITED – MDS
• Die crack across hair – MDS
• Heavy die crack across bust
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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