1974-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002

Description

Bearing the San Francisco mintmark on a proof strike, the 1974-S Roosevelt Dime WRPM-002 preserves a repunched mintmark where the S was initially placed off-target and then corrected, leaving visible traces of the first impression. Proof Roosevelt Dimes of this era were struck exclusively at San Francisco for annual proof sets, using specially polished dies and mirror-finish planchets in copper-nickel clad composition. The proof striking process — multiple impressions from polished dies at elevated pressure — renders mintmark details with exceptional clarity, making RPM diagnostics easier to resolve than on business strikes. Each proof die received its S mintmark by hand-punching, and the precision demanded of proof coinage makes any misaligned first punch notable: quality standards for proof dies were higher, yet the manual application process was inherently imprecise. Cross-referenced as CONECA Old RPM #2, indicating it was among the earlier RPM varieties cataloged under the older CONECA numbering system. The Wexler Variety ID is 1974-S 10-cent Proof WRPM-002. Proof Roosevelt Dime RPM entries are valued for their sharp diagnostic clarity.

Attribution History

• CONECA: Old RPM #2; Wexler Variety ID: 1974-S 10¢ Pr WRPM-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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