1957-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002

Description

Cataloged as RPM-002 with VarietyVista identifiers UVC-2108 and DMR-005, this 1957 Denver Mint Washington Quarter displays a D/D Northeast repunched mintmark and is cross-referenced as FS-902 in the Cherrypickers' Guide. Three die stages are documented: Stage A at early die state remains unconfirmed; Stage B at mid-die state shows a short die scratch above A of QUARTER plus a scratch southeast from the bust between 19 of the date; Stage C at late die state is unconfirmed. Die damage in a leaf above the left branch stem provides an additional reverse diagnostic. The D/D Northeast repunch indicates the secondary D is displaced upper right of the primary punch. The FS-902 cross-reference confirms Cherrypickers' Guide recognition, establishing this as a notable repunched mintmark for the 1957-D. Washington Quarters from the late 1950s were struck in 90% silver — the 1957-D predates the Coinage Act of 1965 that transitioned quarters to copper-nickel clad. Repunched mintmarks on silver Washington Quarters hold particular appeal for collectors valuing the intersection of precious metal content with die variety attribution.

Die Markers

• UVC-2108
• DMR-005
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Short die scratch above A of QUARTER – MDS
• Die scratch Southeast from bust between 19 of date – MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• FS-902
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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