1986-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003

Description

Carrying VarietyVista identifiers UVC-1002 and DMR-004, RPM-003 on the 1986-D Lincoln Memorial cent includes a notable caveat in its documentation: Stage A is classified as late die state (LDS) with an unconfirmed designation. The unconfirmed status means the late die state specimen attributed as Stage A has not been definitively verified as belonging to this variety — the die markers may be insufficiently clear on the heavily worn die to establish a certain match. Unconfirmed die stage designations are a responsible practice in variety cataloging, acknowledging the limits of attribution when working from specimens where die wear has obscured diagnostic details. For collectors, an unconfirmed Stage A means the earliest documented state of this die carries some attribution uncertainty, and specimens from this stage should be approached with that caveat in mind. Confirmation would require locating additional specimens that bridge the gap between the uncertain Stage A markers and any confirmed later stages. The LDS classification itself indicates the examined coin came from a die deep into its production run, where fatigue and wear had significantly altered the die's surface. Struck at Denver on copper-plated zinc planchets at 2.5 grams and 19mm from the 1986 mintage of 4,442,866,698 cents.

Die Markers

• UVC-1002
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• LDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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