1961-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-012
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Description
Designated by the Wexler Team as 1961-D 1¢ WRPM-012, this repunched mintmark variety on the 1961-D Lincoln Memorial Cent is cross-referenced by CONECA as RPM #12, by Coppercoins as 1961D-1MM-012, and by Crawford as CRPM-004. The Crawford CRPM-004 designation places it among a select group of 1961-D RPM varieties that have been independently confirmed and cataloged by the Crawford attribution system, which applies its own verification criteria before assigning a CRPM number. Repunched mintmark varieties arise from the hand-punching process used at branch mints during this period, where each working die received its mintmark individually. When the initial punch placement did not meet the die setter’s standards, a second or even third impression was applied, leaving overlapping or offset traces of the earlier strikes that become permanently embedded in the die’s surface and are subsequently transferred to every coin struck from that die. The 1961-D Lincoln cent is one of the richest dates for RPM varieties in the entire Memorial cent series, reflecting both the enormous mintage volume at Denver that year and the inherent variability of the manual punching process. WRPM-012 contributes to that depth of variety documentation, and its triple cross-referencing ensures that collectors can locate it regardless of which attribution guide they consult. Examination under at least 5x magnification is recommended for confirming the secondary mintmark displacement.
Attribution History
- CONECA: RPM #12, Coppercoins: 1961D-1MM-012, Crawford: CRPM-004; Wexler Variety ID: 1961-D 1¢ WRPM-012
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team