1953-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004

Description

Attributed by VarietyVista as UVC-241, DMR-005, this 1953 Denver Mint Roosevelt Dime displays a repunched mintmark with a D/D Rotated CW (clockwise) orientation. The initial D punch was applied at a rotated angle relative to the final corrected position, leaving a tilted secondary impression that distinguishes this variety from simple directional RPMs. Three die stages have been documented: Stage A (early die state), Stage B (mid-die state), and Stage C (late die state). Rotated RPMs are diagnostically distinctive because the angular displacement of the secondary impression creates a pattern that cannot be confused with the more common north-south or east-west shifts. The 1953-D Roosevelt Dime was struck in 90% silver (0.900 fine) at the Denver Mint, where each working die received a hand-punched D mintmark during die preparation. John R. Sinnock's portrait of Franklin Roosevelt, in production since 1946, continued to generate repunched mintmark varieties throughout the 1950s. The rotated clockwise orientation of RPM-004 provides collectors with a clear diagnostic for distinguishing this variety from other 1953-D RPM listings.

Die Markers

• UVC-241
• DMR-005
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ken Potter
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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