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1959-D WRPM-003 Missplaced Mint Mark ?

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  • Dutch-Tigger
    • Jan 2023
    • 257
    #1

    1959-D WRPM-003 Missplaced Mint Mark ?

    This 1959-D has what looks like a D & D Northeast in the second 9 of the date, not all die variety specialists agree that this is an RPM variety with some arguing that it is some form of damage though is listed by Crawford: CRPM-008 & Coppercoins: 1959D-1MM-021. Coneca had it listed at one time but de listed it. 0006.jpg 0007.jpg
    There appears to be an errant and totally separated D punched into the lower 9
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    Not all die variety specialists agree that this is an RPM variety with some arguing that it is some form of damage.
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    An overlay by Billy G. Crawford shows that the suspected errant mint mark punch does conform to the shape of the D mint mark.
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    John Wexler lists this variety as WRPM-003. The variety is also certified by ANACS. It is listed
    by Charles Daughtrey as 1959D-1MM-021, but his website listing implies
    that he is undecided about it status.
    The viewers will have to orm their own opinions regarding this variety, especially if a purchase is being considered.

    I am curious as to why Coneca De Listed this and is it a lack of interest, or a general consensus among the top attributer's that the attribution is notable to be verified ? All comments will be greatly appreciated.
    Last edited by Dutch-Tigger; 08-25-2023, 07:58 PM.
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  • MintErrors
    Minterrors.org
    • Jun 2015
    • 3554
    #2
    In my opinion, the last 9 photo shows the misplaced 9 backwards. The curve of that misplaced 9 is clearly headed south, and the overlay wants to place it to the north. I am not, and never once was convinced this was an misplaced mint mark. There are two other Lincoln cent examples which are more promising at being truly legit. That's all I got.
    Gary Kozera
    Website: https://MintErrors.org

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    • Dutch-Tigger
      • Jan 2023
      • 257
      #3
      Originally posted by MintErrors View Post
      In my opinion, the last 9 photo shows the misplaced 9 backwards. The curve of that misplaced 9 is clearly headed south, and the overlay wants to place it to the north. I am not, and never once was convinced this was an misplaced mint mark. There are two other Lincoln cent examples which are more promising at being truly legit. That's all I got.
      I appreciate your input and have always felt the position as you stated is in conflict with the overlay’s position.

      I have posted this in various forums and always an interesting discussion or comments have been made.

      my opinion this should have the designation UFO Unidentified Fascinating Oddity .

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