1969-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009

Description

Ninth in John Wexler's documented series of repunched mint marks for the 1969-S Lincoln cent, WRPM-009 carries the full Wexler Variety ID designation 1969-S 1¢ WRPM-009 with no known cross-references to other published attribution services. The absence of cross-references suggests this variety was either first discovered through Wexler's own research network or has not yet been matched to listings in the VarietyVista, CONECA, or other parallel catalogs — a situation not uncommon for varieties where the repunch is subtle enough that different attributors may describe it using slightly different reference points. In 1969, San Francisco was responsible for producing all proof sets for collectors while simultaneously striking business-strike cents for commerce. The dual production lines required separate die inventories, and each die in both lines received its mint mark through the same hand-punch process. With potentially hundreds of die pairs prepared throughout the year, the probability of multiple repunch events across different dies was effectively certain. WRPM-009's position near the end of the confirmed Wexler roster indicates the variety was documented relatively late, possibly from submissions by collectors who acquired examples years after the coins entered circulation. Cherry-pickers seeking this variety should examine the S mint mark under 10x-20x magnification for evidence of a secondary impression beneath or adjacent to the primary punch.

Attribution History

• Discovered by David Goff Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1969-S 1¢ WRPM-009
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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