1952-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
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Description
The premier repunched mint mark for the 1952-S Washington Quarter, RPM-001 displays triple-punched S positioning — S/S/S North — where three successive punch impressions are visible, each shifted slightly northward, with serif details from the underlying punches providing diagnostic evidence. This triple RPM carries Mint Mark Study designation MMS-002 and is paired with Obverse Die Variety ODV-006, the "Thin Motto" variant where IN GOD WE TRUST appears in a thinner letter weight. The Cherrypickers Guide lists this as FS-501, placing it in the standard desk reference for variety collectors. Struck in 90% silver at San Francisco, the 1952-S had a production of 13.7 million pieces. Triple RPMs are less common than doubles because they require three distinct punch applications, each offset enough to remain individually visible despite subsequent impressions partially obscuring earlier ones. The combination of a triple-punched S, Thin Motto obverse, and Cherrypickers recognition makes RPM-001 a well-documented variety with broad appeal across the Washington Quarter series.
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Additional Notes
S/S/S North, Serifs. MMS-002. Obverse is ODV-006 (Thin Motto). FS-501.
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