1984-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001

Description

A replacement listing in the Wexler catalog, 1984-D WRPM-001 occupies a unique position among the 1984 Denver Mint Lincoln Memorial cent repunched mint mark varieties: the original die cataloged under this designation was found to have a damaged mint mark punch rather than a true repunched mint mark, and this listing serves as the replacement entry. The distinction between a damaged punch and a repunched mint mark is fundamental to variety attribution. A repunched mint mark shows evidence of two or more separate applications of the punch, while a damaged punch produces an anomalous impression from a single application of a defective tool. The reclassification demonstrates the rigorous verification standards of the Wexler attribution team — when new evidence revealed the original entry did not meet RPM criteria, the catalog was corrected rather than leaving an incorrect attribution in place. Cataloged as Wexler 1984-D 1¢ WRPM-001. Denver produced approximately 5.57 billion 1984 cents on copper-plated zinc planchets at 2.5 grams.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Allen Cross References: None known Comments: This is a replacement listing, the original die was found to have the damaged mint mark punch.
• None known Comments: This is a replacement listing, the original die was found to have the damaged mint mark punch.; Wexler Variety ID: 1984-D 1¢ WRPM-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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