1948-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005

Description

Only three years into the Roosevelt Dime series when this coin was struck, the Denver Mint was still refining its die preparation routines for John R. Sinnock's portrait design — and WRPM-005 preserves evidence of that process in the form of a repunched D mint mark. Attributed by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID 1948-D 10¢ WRPM-005, this variety documents one of a relatively small number of cataloged RPMs on 1948-D Roosevelt Dimes, reflecting the lower die volume typical of dime production compared to the cent series. Each 1948-D dime was struck on a planchet of 90% silver and 10% copper — a precious metal coin carrying numismatic variety interest alongside intrinsic value. The low sequence number suggests this was among the earlier RPM discoveries for the date, likely exhibiting repunching prominent enough to attract researchers surveying the young Roosevelt series. Sinnock's initials JS appear on the truncation of Roosevelt's neck, unchanged since the series debuted in 1946. No additional cross-references beyond the Wexler catalog are published for this variety, and attribution depends on matching the repunching characteristics to the Wexler die markers.

Attribution History

• Discovered by David Mulberry Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1948-D 10¢ WRPM-005
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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