1964-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003

Description

Amid the coin shortage crisis of 1964, the Denver Mint's intensive production campaign generated multiple repunched mintmark varieties for the Jefferson Nickel, and WRPM-003 is the third such die documented by the Wexler Team. The crisis had its roots in silver hoarding — as the metal's market value approached the face value of silver coins, citizens withdrew them from circulation faster than the Mint could replace them. Denver's response included running coinage presses at maximum capacity, which required an extraordinary number of fresh working dies, each receiving its D mintmark through the standard hand-punching process. WRPM-003 preserves evidence of one such operation where the engraver's first punch landed slightly off the intended mark, necessitating a corrective second impression beside Monticello on the reverse. Distinguishing WRPM-003 from the adjacent WRPM-002 and other 1964-D RPMs requires careful comparison against published reference images, as each variety carries a unique combination of primary and secondary mintmark positions. The 1964-D Jefferson Nickel remains one of the most plentiful dates in the series, making RPM hunting an accessible pursuit.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ben Peters Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1964-D 5¢ WRPM-003
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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