1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004

Description

Produced at the San Francisco Mint during the early Korean War era, the 1951-S Jefferson Nickel RPM-004 is cataloged by VarietyVista under UVC-378 and DMR-005. Jefferson Nickels of this period are struck in the standard copper-nickel (75%/25%) composition that returned after the wartime silver alloy ended in 1945. Stage A (EDS) is currently unconfirmed for this variety. Stage B (MDS) is distinguished by numerous die scratches running north-south across the reverse and light die scratches in the same orientation on the obverse — a pattern of polishing-related marks that serves as a useful intermediate-state indicator. Stage C (LDS) is also unconfirmed. The repunched mintmark direction is not specified in the available reference data; collectors should examine the S mintmark edges carefully for secondary impressions in any quadrant. The 1951-S Jefferson Nickel is a low-mintage issue relative to the Philadelphia strikes of this era, making high-grade examples with confirmed variety attributions a collector priority. The Stage B die-scratch pattern provides the most accessible confirmation anchor for this RPM when examining candidates.

Die Markers

• UVC-378
• DMR-005
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Numerous die scratches North-South on Reverse – MDS
• Light die scratches North-South on Obverse – MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

External References