1986-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004

Description

The fourth and final repunched mint mark cataloged for the 1986-D Lincoln Memorial cent, RPM-004 carries VarietyVista identifiers UVC-1003 and DMR-005, with all documented die stages bearing unconfirmed designations. The entirely unconfirmed status places this variety in a provisional category within the catalog — the repunching has been identified and photographed, but none of the examined specimens have provided die marker evidence strong enough for definitive stage confirmation. This provisional standing does not negate the variety's existence; rather, it signals that the available specimens — likely from heavily circulated or poorly preserved coins — have not yielded the clear marker documentation needed for full confirmation. Collectors encountering a 1986-D cent with apparent repunching that does not match RPM-001 through RPM-003 should consider RPM-004 as a candidate and document their specimen thoroughly, as fresh submissions with clearer die markers could resolve the unconfirmed status. The four RPM varieties cataloged for 1986-D represent the last generation of hand-punched Denver mint marks on Lincoln cents before the transition to master dies with pre-applied mint marks rendered RPMs obsolete for subsequent dates. 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-1003
• DMR-005
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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