1989-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006

Description

This replacement listing now occupies the WRPM-006 slot in the Wexler catalog (variety ID 1989-D 1¢ WRPM-006) after the original WRPM-006 was determined to be a later die state of WRPM-008 rather than an independent variety. The replacement variety displays a D/D North orientation with strong southwest die flow lines at the left memorial base and through the E in LIBERTY on the obverse, while the reverse shows strong die flow and die deterioration lines around the rim. Cross-referenced as Coppercoins 1989D-1MM-018, this reclassification illustrates the careful curatorial process involved in maintaining accurate variety catalogs — when a listed variety proves to be a different stage of an already-cataloged die rather than a distinct die, the catalog number is reassigned to preserve the numbering sequence. The prominent die flow lines on both obverse and reverse indicate this die was in an advanced state of deterioration, with metal displacement creating raised flow patterns that parallel the direction of striking force across the die surface. Struck at the Denver Mint on copper-plated zinc planchets (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper) at 2.5 grams and 19mm.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John Shields Cross References: Coppercoins: 1989P-1MM-018 Comments: This is a replacement listing, the original die was found to be a die state of WRPM-008.
• Coppercoins: 1989P-1MM-018 Comments: This is a replacement listing, the original die was found to be a die state of WRPM-008.; Wexler Variety ID: 1989-D 1¢ WRPM-006
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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