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lmc1979dwex

1979-D Lincoln Memorial Cent Repunched Mintmarks

Designation Description Image
Damaged Mintmark Punch An apparent split lower serif is the result of a damaged mintmark punch. It is not a RPM.
Designation Description Image
WRPM-001 D/D Southeast

Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #1, Coppercoins: 1979D-1MM-001

Die Markers:
Obverse: NE to SW die scratches throughout the date and under chin. About E to W die scratches throughout and around LIBERTY. NE to SW die scratches behind Lincoln’s head.
Reverse: About east die scratches throughout lower bay 2-10. Die scratch east from N to T in CENT. E to W die scratch above right side of memorial.
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WRPM-003 D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Comments: Tripling on the lower serif is from a damaged punch.

Cross-References: Coppercoins: 1979D-1MM-002

Die Markers:
Obverse: Stage A: Die scratches running roughly N to S under LIBERTY. Die gouge under RT of LIBERTY. N to S die scratches through left side of O in GOD. Light die scratch runs N to S in front of Lincoln’s lips. Stage B: NE to SW die scratches on Lincoln’s nose. Die scratches run NE to SW through TR in TRUST. Small die dot in front of Lincoln’s hair.
Reverse: Stage A: Light die crack through the left side of column 12. About N to S die scratches through left side of memorial base and under base. Die scratch runs ESE from lower third of column 12. NW/SE die scratch inside the lower opening of the E in UNITED. Stage B: Short die scratch running NEN in lower third memorial bay. Die scratch running NE to SW through memorial bay 9. Die scratch running about north through memorial base under first column. Die gouges left and right of lower U in UNITED.
lmc1979dwex.txt · Last modified: 01/19/2023 21:31 UTC by Tanner Scott