1952-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003

Description

Cataloged by VarietyVista, the 1952-D Lincoln Wheat Cent RPM-003 is a three-stage repunched mintmark variety carrying die tracking codes UVC-413 and DMR-004. While the specific repunching direction is not documented in available reference data — making this a case where mintmark examination must rely on the secondary impression position rather than a named direction — the three die stages are well delineated by their markers. Stage A (EDS) is unconfirmed pending additional specimens. Stage B (MDS) develops a die scratch running behind Lincoln's head under the O of GOD on the obverse, while the reverse enters its MDS as well. Stage C (LDS) adds a small die chip at the tip of the 9 in the date and a die crack on the T of CENT on the reverse — a late-state progression that makes final-stage examples distinguishable at a glance by the CENT crack. Collectors working through Wheat Cent RPM populations should examine the 1952-D mintmark under 7x–10x magnification for the secondary impression, then look to the Stage B die scratch and Stage C CENT crack to pinpoint placement in the die progression.

Die Markers

• UVC-413
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die scratch behind head under O of GOD – MDS
• Reverse is MDS
• Stage C:
• Small die chip at tip of 9 of date – LDS
• Die crack on T of CENT – LDS

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