1949-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001

Description

Carrying the primary WRPM-001 designation from the Wexler Team, this 1949-D Jefferson Nickel repunched mintmark holds the distinction of being the first RPM cataloged for the date and mint. The 001 number typically signifies either the most visually prominent repunching or the earliest discovery, establishing it as the reference point for all subsequent 1949-D RPM varieties. Jefferson Nickels of 1949 saw relatively modest mintages compared to wartime and immediate postwar peaks, making specific die varieties somewhat harder to locate. Denver's hand-punching operation applied the D mintmark to the right of Monticello on each working die, and WRPM-001 preserves evidence of an initial misplaced punch followed by a corrective second impression. As the primary variety for this date, it attracts attention from collectors building type sets who seek the most significant RPM from each date and mint. The 1949-D sits within a stretch of postwar production that die variety researchers have found especially productive for RPM discoveries across both Denver and San Francisco.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Frank Baumann Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1949-D 5¢ WRPM-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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