lmc1974swex
1974-S Lincoln Memorial Cent Repunched Mintmarks
| Designation | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Damaged Mintmark Punch | Apparent doubling as a split upper serif with doubled upper loop resembling an RPM. This is due to a damaged punch and not a true RPM. Further information can be found in Will Brooks' Coin World article (November, 2018 with photos by Ray Parkhurst) entitled “Defective punches for Mint marks can deceive collectors” as well as at Variety Vista. Both the original 1974-S WRPM-001 and WRPM-002 listings were found to be the damaged punch. |  |
| Designation | Description | Image |
| WRPM-001 | S/S South Comments: The apparent upper serif and horizontal line on the top of the mint mark is part of a damaged punch for the year. The lower split serif and horizontal line is the true RPM. This coin is a replacement die for the original WRPM-001, which was discovered to be the damaged punch. Additionally, the WRPM-002 listing has been deleted as the damaged punch. Cross-References: Coppercoins: 1974S-1MM-001 Die Markers: Obverse: Small date. Small die gouge right of lincoln’s eye. Die gouge running south from Lincoln’s nose. Short die scratch runs WSW below lower B in LIBERTY. Short die scratch runs roughly south from left bottom of Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: Small die gouge (dot) below first U in PLURIBUS. Small die gouge (dot) right of E in ONE. Die gouge under left side of second A in AMERICA. Thin die crack on right cornice. Small die gouge (dot) under right upper T in CENT. Two die scratches run NE from the upper portion of column 4. |  |
lmc1974swex.txt · Last modified: 01/19/2023 21:48 UTC by Tanner Scott
