1954-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001

Description

S/S East. Secondary mintmark in the torch.Die Markers: Obverse: Die chip (dot) above the upper lip. Reverse: Die chips (dots) above the right upper olive leaves. Short NNE/SSW die scratch right of center from the flame.Submitted By: Richard HanaCross References: None known Obverse: Old die dent at the rim at 3 o'clock. Die scratches extend NW from the chin and lower lip. Die scratches extend SW from the brow. Short die scratch extends N from the forehead. Two die gouges E and S of the die dent at the rim. Reverse: N/S die scratches through the lower olive and the L in PLURIBUS. Die scratches extend N from the upper olive leaves. Strong N/S die scratches to the right of the flame. N/S die scratches along the lower right side of the torch. Die gouge below the mintmark.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John Bordner (Upgraded photos from a coin submitted by Eric Axtell) Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-10-1954S-501 Comments: Per John Bordner's notes, he knew of 2 die stages for this die. These stages were not photographed or described, and no other records of them can be found. They are replaced with the current die
• CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-10-1954S-501 Comments: Per John Bordner's notes, he knew of 2 die stages for this die. These stages were not photographed or described, and no other records of them can be found. They are replaced with the current die; Wexler Variety ID: 1954-S 10¢ WRPM-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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