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1950-D 5¢ WRPM-001

Description:  D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers:  Obverse:  No prominent die markers.  Reverse:  Short N/S die scratch below the mint mark.

Submitted By:  Jeff Longeuay

Cross References:  None known




1951-D 5¢ WRPM-001

Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratch extends SE from the rim above the W in WE. N/S die scratches in front of the face. Die scratch extends N from the back of the head below the E in LIBERTY. NW/SE die scratch below the Y in LIBERTY. N/S die scratch below the date. Reverse: Many NE/SW die scratches through and below the UN in UNUM. Three short NE/SW die scratches in the left arch. E/W die scratches through and below the CEL in MONTICELLO. E/W die scratches through CENTS.

Submitted By: Tanner Scott

Cross References: None known








1951-S 5¢ WRPM-001

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Two die scratches run SE from the underside of the chin.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found to the upper right of the second T in STATES.  A small die gouge can be found to the left of the second S in STATES.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #6






1951-S 5¢ WRPM-002

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die scratch runs west from the bottom of the W in WE.  A die gouge (dot) can be found between the bottoms of the one and the nine in the date.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs south from the bottom right of the M in MONTICELLO.  Die scratches run NW from the top left of the V and the top left of the E in FIVE.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1951-S 5¢ WRPM-003

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found just below the mint mark.  A long die scratch runs N/S to the left of Monticello.  A die scratch runs SSW/NNE through the right side of the F in OF.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #2

Comments:  CONECA lists this variety as an S/S West.






1951-S 5¢ WRPM-004

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None recorded.  Reverse:  Die scratches run WSW/ENE through the last A in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Billy G. Crawford

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #5

Comments:  CONECA lists this variety as an S/S West.





1951-S 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die pitting can be found to the right of the first one in the date.  A small die gouge can be found to the left of the first one in the date.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found inside the upper first S in STATES.

Submitted By:  John Bordner

Cross References:  None known






1951-S 5¢ WRPM-006

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  A light die scratch runs SW from the last S in STATES to the top of the first A in AMERICA.  Two short vertical die scratches can be found inside the upper part of the right arch.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #3






1951-S 5¢ WRPM-007

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die scratch runs SSW from the front underside of the chin.  Reverse:  A strong N/S die scratch touches the left side of the first O in MONTICELLO.  A die scratch runs SSW from the N in MONTICELLO to the top left of the V in FIVE.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1951-S 5¢ WRPM-008

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  LDS.  A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the left of the lower nose.  Reverse:  LDS.  A small die gouge (dot) can be found just above the right steps below the mint mark.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known





1951-S 5¢ WRPM-009

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die scratches SSE from the underside of the chin.  Reverse:  N/S die scratches between MONTICELLO and FIVE CENTS.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1951-S 5¢ WRPM-010          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Short die scratches north from the forehead.  NNE/SSW die scratch along the inside of the forehead.  Reverse:  N/S die scratches on the inside left of the right arch.  NNW/SSE die scratches above the left side of the right arch.  Irregular die scratches above and inside the right small window.  N/S die scratches inside and above the left arch.  Die scratches NW from the E in FIVE to the bottom of the N in MONTICELLO.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1






1951-S 5¢ WRPM-011

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Weak NE/SW die scratches on the collar.  N/S die crack on the cheek.  Reverse:  N/S die scratches inside the right arch.  N/S die scratches inside the left arch.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The photo of the RPM was taken by Brian Ribar.






1951-S 5¢ WRPM-012

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  WSW die scratch from the rim above the right side of the R in TRUST.  Reverse:  N/S die scratch through the last O in MONTICELLO.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The photo of the RPM was taken by Brian Ribar.






1951-S 5¢ WRPM-013

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Light N/S die scratches to the left of the nose.  Reverse:  Die scratches south from the bottom of the M in MONTICELLO.  N/S die scratches through and to the right of the last O in MONTICELLO.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The photo of the RPM was taken by Brian Ribar.






1952-D 5¢ WRPM-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  D/D East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouge from the flange of the G in GOD to the lower inside of the O in GOD.  Reverse:  Die scratch from the upper right side of the vertical bar of the first T in STATES running southeast to the left side of the A in STATES.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1






1952-D 5¢ WRPM-002

Description:  D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None noted.  Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The photo of the RPM was taken by Brian Ribar.




1952-D 5¢ WRPM-003

Description:  D/D West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Short die scratches south from the lower center area of the 5 in the date.  Reverse:  Die gouge east from the upper serif of the F in OF.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1952-D 5¢ WRPM-004          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  D/D West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  None significant.

Submitted By:  Paul Funaiole

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #3




1952-D 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  D/D South

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.  Reverse:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  RPM#2 from the original Wexler/Miller RPM book.




1952-S 5¢ WRPM-001          "Best Of" Variety

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  Die pitting can be found inside the upper C in AMERICA.  A die gouge can be found south of the F in FIVE.

Submitted By:  John Bordner

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #2






1952-S 5¢ WRPM-002

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found below the nine in the date.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found above the right roof.  A small die gouge can be found above the M in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #3






1952-S 5¢ WRPM-003

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouge at the center of the R in LIBERTY.  Die gouge at left center of the T in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  N/S die scratches through the right arch.  N/S die scratches through the left arch and left small window.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1952-S 5¢ WRPM-004

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  NW/SE die gouge at the top of the head.  Die scratch west from the left center of the G in GOD to the left center of the O in GOD.  Reverse:  Abrasion scratches north from the top of most of Monticello.  Die scratches NNE from the top of the letters of CENTS.  Die gouges at both sides of the vertical bar of the E in STATES near the center.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1952-S 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  S/S Northeast

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouge in the field below the left lower side of the U in TRUST.  Reverse:  Die scratch curving northwest from the top right of the N of MONTICELLO to the left lower side of the steps.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1






1952-S 5¢ WRPM-006

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  N/S die scratches in front of the profile.  N/S and NNW/SSE die scratches behind the head.  Reverse:  N/S die scratches at the right side of the right arch.  N/S die scratches on the right side of the left arch.  NNE/SSW die scratch between the first O and the N of MONTICELLO.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1952-S 5¢ WRPM-007

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Light NNW/SSE die scratches in front of the profile.  Reverse:  Heavy N/S die scratches in the right archway.  Heavy NNW/SSE die scratch through the left small window.  Heavy NNW/SSE die scratch through the FI of FIVE.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1952-S 5¢ WRPM-008

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  SE die scratches below the chin.  Reverse:  Light NNW/SSE die scratches in the right archway.  WSW die scratch from the rim above the S in PLURIBUS.  Die gouge (dot) above the left side of the building.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1952-S 5¢ WRPM-009

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  NE/SW die scratches through TRUST.  Reverse:  Short die scratches south from the base above the M in MONTICELLO.  Die scratches SSE from the bottom of the M in MONTICELLO.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1952-S 5¢ WRPM-010

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  NW/SE die scratches at and below the LIB in LIBERTY.  Reverse: Large S Mint mark.  N/S die scratches below the Monticello with a heavy die scratch at the CA of AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1952-S 5¢ WRPM-011

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A strong die scratch connects the upper 5 and 2 in the date.  N/S die scratches can be found below the chin.  Die scratches run SW from the bottom of the first T in TRUST.  Reverse: Numerous N/S die scratches can be found above and below the Monticello.  A small die gouge can be found between the bottom of Monticello and the second A in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known







1952-S 5¢ WRPM-012

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die gouge can be found between the R and T in LIBERTY.  Numerous die scratches run mostly N/S to the left and to the right of the bust.  Reverse: Strong N/S die scratches can be found below the E and the second O in MONTICELLO.  Numerous die scratches run in varying directions above Monticello.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known








1952-S 5¢ WRPM-013

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouges can be found to the left of the upper one in the date.  Reverse: Strong N/S die scratches can be found above the left arch and running through the right arch.  Parallel die scratches run ENE from the top right of the second S in STATES.  Other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known








1953-D 5¢ WRPM-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  D/Inverted D

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None recorded.  Reverse:  Long curving die scratch from the roof SSW to the small right window.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1




1953-D 5¢ WRPM-002

Description:  D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A light die scratch runs north from the upper nose.  N/S die scratches can be found to the right of the upper queue.  Reverse:  A short die scratch runs NW from the center left of the E in STATES.  Die scratches run NE from the F in OF.  Numerous die scratches run NE from the top of Monticello.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known






1953-D 5¢ WRPM-003

Description:  D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found inside the C of CENTS.  A nearly horizontal die scratch can be found above the second O in MONTICELLO.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known






1953-D 5¢ WRPM-004

Description:  D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Strong die scratches run NNW from the upper nose.  Two die scratches run SW from the bottom of the three in the date.  Reverse:  A strong die scratch runs SSW/NNE above the left side of Monticello.

Submitted By:  John Bordner

Cross References:  None known






1953-D 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found above the left porch.  A die gouge can be found between the I and the T in UNITED.  Short die scratches run SW/NE above the second O in MONTICELLO.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1953-D 5¢ WRPM-006

Description:  D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die scratch extends ESE from the upper right of the first T in TRUST.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found above the left porch.  A die gouge can be found above the second L in MONTICELLO.

Submitted By:  Scott Rusch

Cross References:  None known






1953-D 5¢ WRPM-007

Description:  D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs from the upper right N to the bottom of the I in MONTICELLO.  A short die gouge connects the O and the F in OF.

Submitted By:  Paul Funaiole

Cross References:  None known






1953-D 5¢ WRPM-008

Description:  D/D West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouge on the left center of the E in WE.  Reverse:  E/W die scratch through the top of the MON in MONTICELLO.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1953-D 5¢ WRPM-009

Description:  D/D Southeast

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die scratch runs SE from the bottom of the O in GOD.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse.  Reverse:  A nearly vertical die scratch can be found on the right side of the E in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Matthew Sallee

Cross References:  None known






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-001

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die gouge touches the upper left inside of the O in GOD.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs WSW/ENE above the right side of the right porch.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #4

Comments:  CONECA describes this one as an S/S West when it is clearly an S/S East.






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-002

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A die gouge can be found between the lower G and O in GOD.  Obverse Stage B:  Parallel die scratches run SW/NE through the lower second T in TRUST.  Reverse Stage A:  A die gouge can be found between the upper R and I in AMERICA.  Reverse Stage B:  A strong die dent runs through the top right of the C in CENTS.  A strong die gouge can be found to the left of the first S in STATES.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #3

Comments:  CONECA describes this one as an S/S Rotated when it is clearly an S/S East.






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-003

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Small die gouges can be found to the right of the 9 and to the right of the upper 5 in the date.  Reverse:  A strong die gouge runs WSW/ENE through the lower first S in STATES.

Submitted By:  Scott Rusch

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #2






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-004

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Numerous NNW/SSE die scratches can be found to the left and to the right of the bust.  A die crack runs from the lower forehead through the second T in TRUST and out to the rim.  A die crack runs NW/SE through the hair on the upper head.  A die crack runs down the lower front of the jacket and out to the rim.  Reverse:  Several nearly vertical die scratches run through the second O in MONTICELLO.  A die scratch runs SW/NE through the ERI in AMERICA.  Two parallel die scratches run north from the top of the C in CENTS.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found inside the G of GOD.  A die scratch runs east from the knot in the ribbon of the queue.  Reverse:  A short die gouge runs NE from the top right of the B in PLURIBUS.  A die scratch runs SW/NE to the right of the upper S in PLURIBUS.

Submitted By:  Scott Rusch

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-006

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A small die gouge can be found between the R and U in TRUST.  A die scratch runs north from the knot in the ribbon of the queue.  Obverse Stage B:  The Stage A die markers are no longer visible.  Reverse Stage A:  Short vertical die gouges can be found above the right roof.  Reverse Stage B:  The Stage A die gouges are very weak but still visible.

Submitted By:  Scott Rusch

Cross References:  None known





1953-S 5¢ WRPM-007

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found to the right of the lower Y in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs from SW to NE through the V in FIVE.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-008

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found to the right of the upper L in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found between the lower E and P in EPU.  A die gouge can be found to the right of the right steps of Monticello.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-009

Description:  S/S South

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found below the right side of the E in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found above the right roof of Monticello.  Die gouges can be found on the upper right side of Monticello north of the right arch.  Die scratches run WSW/ENE between the second S of STATES and the O in OF.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-010

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Light die gouge at the upper left side of the Y in LIBERTY.  Two die gouges (dots) between the star and the 1 in the date.  Reverse:  Long wavy die scratch to the right side of the mint mark.  N/S die scratch at the upper center of the mint mark.  Tooling gouges at the left side of the base positioned above the U in UNITED.  Tooling gouges between the lower area of the F and I in FIVE.  Tooling gouges on the right side of Monticello’s base above the last A in AMERICA and at the top of the last A in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The photo of the RPM was taken by Brian Ribar.






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-011

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die scratches ENE from the lower right of the 3 in the date.  Reverse:  Die gouge at the lower serif of the last S in STATES.  X-shaped die scratch between the last O in MONTICELLO, TS of CENTS, and MER of AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The photo of the RPM was taken by Brian Ribar.






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-012

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouges in the field below the ribbon.  Reverse:  Die gouges at the lower right of the right side archway near the mint mark.  Die gouges SE of the small window on the right side.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The photo of the RPM was taken by Brian Ribar.






1953-S 5¢ WRPM-013

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die gouge can be found south of the left side of the Y in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found below the right side of the M in UNUM.  A small die gouge can be found between the bottom of Monticello and the top left of the U in UNITED.  A short die scratch runs WSW from the bottom right side of the M in MONTICELLO.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1954-D 5¢ WRPM-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  D/D West

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.  Better examples are needed.  Obverse Stage B: Heavily deteriorated die.  Reverse Stage A:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.  Better examples are needed.  Reverse Stage B: Mushy secondary mintmark.

Submitted By:  Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #2




1954-D 5¢ WRPM-002

Description:  D/D West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None noted.  Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known




1954-D 5¢ WRPM-003

Description:  D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found to the right of the lower 9 in the date.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found to the left of the upper I in PLURIBUS.  A small die gouge protrudes from the lower C in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1954-D 5¢ WRPM-004

Description:  D/D West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Light die scratches run NE from the upper queue.  Reverse:  A light die scratch runs NW from the left porch.

Submitted By:  Ben Peters

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The photo of the RPM was taken by Brian Ribar.





1954-D 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  D/D West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Light N/S die scratch above the nose.  Reverse:  E/W die scratch above AMERICA.

Submitted By:  John Bordner

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #4






1954-D 5¢ WRPM-006          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  D/D South

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.  Reverse:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1




1954-D 5¢ WRPM-007

Description:  D/D Tilted (Rotated)

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouge in the field below the I of IN.  Reverse:  N/S die scratch at the right inside center of the U in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1954-D 5¢ WRPM-008

Description:  D/D East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Numerous die scratches run WSW from the profile.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found to the left of the bottom of the first S in STATES.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known





1954-D 5¢ WRPM-009

Description:  D/D South

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die gouge can be found inside the lower N of IN.  Reverse:  Short horizontal die scratches can be found in the lower right arch.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known





1954-S 5¢ WRPM-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S North  Open Serif S over Closed Serif S

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found below the right side of the D in GOD.  Reverse:  A die scratch connects the tops of the E and P in EPU.  A small die gouge can be found north of the I in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1954S-502 (033.1)




1954-S 5¢ WRPM-002          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S Southeast

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A short die gouge extends east from the upper back of the head to the left of the E in LIBERTY.  Obverse Stage B:  The Stage A die gouge is no longer visible.  Reverse Stage A:  A nearly vertical die scratch can be found in the right archway.  A short vertical die gouge can be found above the left side of the E in UNITED.  Reverse Stage B:  The die gouge is no longer visible while the die scratch is very weak.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #2





1954-S 5¢ WRPM-003          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S Northwest

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Several strong die scratches run N/S to the left of the forehead.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse.  Reverse:  A die gouge runs ESE from the rim above the P ion PLURIBUS.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #4






1954-S 5¢ WRPM-004

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  A short die scratch runs SW/NE above the right side of the N in CENTS.  A small die gouge can be found to the right of the upper first A in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The photo of the RPM was taken by Brian Ribar.






1954-S 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die gouge can be found to the right of the R in TRUST.  Reverse:  A huge die gouge can be found between the A and M in AMERICA.  A small die gouge can be found north of the first T in STATES.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #3






1954-S 5¢ WRPM-006          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S North

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A: E/W die scratch connecting the bottom of the TY of LIBERTY and running east to the 1 in the date.  E/W die scratches below the TY in LIBERTY.  Obverse Stage B: Stage A die scratches are weaker.  Reverse Stage A: Short E/W die scratch west of the left Monticello base.  Light die scratch ENE from the right side of the roof.  Gouge at the upper bottom of the E in STATES.  Reverse Stage B: Die scratch from the roof is abraded away.  All other stage A die markers are weaker.  Shows a lot of die fatigue around Monticello.

Submitted By:  Stage A: Tim Wissert, Stage B: Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known






1954-S 5¢ WRPM-007

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse: Die gouges can be found below the ST in TRUST.  A die gouge can be found below the R in LIBERTY.  Reverse: A short nearly vertical die gouge can be found above the mint mark.  A die scratch runs NE from the steps below the mint mark.  A die gouge can be found to the left of the T in CENTS.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known







1954-S 5¢ WRPM-008

Description:  S/S West

Die Markers:  Obverse: Die gouges can be found to the right of the Y in LIBERTY.  Numerous die scratches run mostly N/S to the left and to the right of the profile.  Reverse: A die gouge can be found above the left side of the V in FIVE.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known