1950-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
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Description
Designated FS-501 in the Cherrypickers guide and carrying an RDV-001b classification, the 1950 Denver Mint Franklin Half Dollar RPM-001 displays a D/D South repunched mint mark. Struck in the 90% silver composition of pre-1965 half dollars, this variety shows a secondary mint mark impression displaced to the south of the primary D. Overlay analysis reveals that the secondary mint mark could originate from either the lower loop of a D or of an S, but lacking additional evidence, the simplest explanation is a bouncing D punch to the south. The RDV-001b designation identifies the specific reverse die variety used in this die pair. The FS-501 Cherrypickers listing confirms this as a recognized guide-book variety actively sought by Franklin Half Dollar specialists. The 1950-D is among the earlier Denver Mint entries in the Franklin series, which ran from 1948 to 1963, and this RPM represents one of the more significant mint mark varieties cataloged for the date.
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D/D South. RDV-001b. FS-501. Overlays show that the secondary mintmark could be from the lower loop of a D or of an S. Lacking any additional evidence, the simplest answer is a bouncing D punch to the South.
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