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1916-D 10¢ WRPM-001 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: None noted. Obverse Stage B: None noted. Obverse Stage C: None noted. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs from the rim to the bottom left of the D of DIME. Reverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratch is still visible. A small die scratch extends from the bottom front right of the D of DIME. Mechanical doubling seen on all of the letters of USA and the mint mark. Reverse Stage C: All die markers from Stage A and B can still be seen. A die crack runs from the bottom left of the fasces through the bottom of the stem and out to the rim. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: None known Comments: The photo of this variety was taken by Kevin Flynn.
1916-D 10¢ WRPM-002 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: None noted. Obverse Stage B: None noted. Obverse Stage C: None noted. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch connects the bottoms of the L and U in PLURIBUS. Reverse Stage B: Die scratches run south from the F in OF. Reverse Stage C: A die scratch from the LU of PLURIBUS extends SW from the bottom left of the L, touching the top of the U of UNUM, then into the field. Die scratch from the bottom right of the E of AMERICA, through the middle of the vertical bar to the M. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: None known Comments: The photo of this variety was taken by Kevin Flynn.
1916-S 10¢ WRPM-001 Description: S/S East Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Remnants of a die clash run from the lower olive branch to the fasces. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1
1921-D 10¢ WRPM-001 Description: D/D Northwest Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: Steve Kehoe Cross References: None known
1930-S 10¢ WRPM-001 “Best Of” Variety Description: S/S West Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1 Comments: The photo of this variety was taken by John S. Gillilan for the Wexler RPM Files.
1934-D 10¢ WRPM-001 “Best Of” Variety Description: D/D North Die Markers: Obverse: LDS. A die crack runs from the base of the bust to the rim at about 6:30. A die crack runs from the wing to the rim to the left of the in LIBERTY. Reverse: LDS. A die crack joins the tops of the A and M in AMERICA. A die crack runs through the upper MER in AMERICA. Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1934D-501
1934-D 10¢ WRPM-002 “Best Of” Variety Description: D/D Northwest Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1935-D 10¢ WRPM-001 Description: D/D North Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1 Comments: The photo of this variety was taken by John S. Gillilan for the Wexler RPM Files.
1935-D 10¢ WRPM-002 Description: D/D North Die Markers: Obverse: N/S die scratch to the left of the chin and lips. Reverse: Short die scratches run ENE from the top of the E in EPU and the top of the first U in UNUM. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: None known
1935-D 10¢ WRPM-003
1935-S 10¢ WRPM-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: S/S South Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: A die gouge runs from the underside of the 2nd T in STATES to the upper E. Four heavy die scratches can be found inside the upper A of STATES. Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1935S-501 (010.5)
1935-S 10¢ WRPM-002 Description: S/S South Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1935-S 10¢ WRPM-003 Description: S/S Northwest Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found midway between the bottoms of the I and B in LIBERTY. A die crack runs from north to south through the bonnet and the back of the face. Reverse: A die gouge can be found inside the upper first A in AMERICA. Submitted By: John Bordner Cross References: None known
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: D/D/D North & West Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-002 Description: D/D North Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: D/D North Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr. Cross References: None known
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-004 "Best Of" Variety
Die Markers: Obverse: Heavy die scrapes run from west to east on the lower neck. A die scratch runs NE from the top left of the designer’s initials to the bottom of the T in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) can be found south of the I in UNITED. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: None known
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-005 "Best Of" Variety Description: D/D North Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1936-D 10¢ WDDO-001. A spread towards the center shows on the date. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found below the right end of the top crossbar of the E in ONE. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4 Comments: This RPM variety is similar to WRPM-003, but it is definitely a different variety.
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-006 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die scratch runs parallel to the rim above the left star and UNITED. Several nearly horizontal die scratches run through UNITED. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: CONECA: RPM #6
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-007 Description: D/D North Die Markers: Obverse: Light vertical die scratches can be found just to the left of the lips. Reverse: Die scratches run NE from the upper right E in DIME. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: CONECA: RPM #7
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-008 Description: D/D Northwest Die Markers: Obverse: Die pitting can be found above the OD in GOD. A die scratch runs from WNW to ESE below and between the I and B in LIBERTY. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: CONECA: RPM #8
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-009 Description: D/D East Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1936-D 10¢ WDDO-002. A spread towards the center shows on the date. A die gouge can be found on the center of the top of the neck. A die gouge can be found to the right of the E in LIBERTY. Reverse: A short die scratch connects the upper N and I in UNITED. SW/NE die scratches run through the E in AMERICA. Submitted By: Thomas McGowan Cross References: None known
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-010 Description: D/D Southeast Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die scratch runs north from the top left of the I in AMERICA. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: None known
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-011 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs south from the 2nd T in TRUST to the rim. Reverse: A short die scratch connects the bottoms of the N and I in UNITED. A SSW/NNE die scratch can be found between the upper N and U in UNUM. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-012 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die gouge can be found below the C in AMERICA. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: None known
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-013 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: None known
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-014 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A short die scratch runs NW/SE between the lower N and E of ONE. Submitted By: Thomas McGowan Cross References: None known
1936-D 10¢ WRPM-015
1937-D 10¢ WRPM-001 Description: D/D South Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1
1938-D 10¢ WRPM-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: D/D North Die Markers: Obverse: Two light die scratches S by E from the left bottom of the wing into the back of the head. Reverse: E/W die crack through the top of the letters ITED of UNITED. NE/SW die scratch connecting the lower area of the R in PLURIBUS and the top of the N in UNUM. Submitted By: John S. Gillilan Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1
1938-D 10¢ WRPM-002 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: SW/NE die scratches through the designer’s initials. Numerous other die scratches throughout the obverse. Reverse: Short die gouge inside the lower left M in AMERICA. Numerous light die scratches throughout the reverse. Submitted By: Thomas McGowan Cross References: None known
1939-D 10¢ WRPM-001 Description: D/D North Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr. Cross References: None known Comments: A photo of this variety can be found on page 100 of the 1999 book Treasure Hunting Mercury Dimes by Kevin Flynn & John A. Wexler. It is the bottom photo in the first column and was incorrectly identified as WRPM-002.
1939-D 10¢ WRPM-002 Description: D/D East Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3
1939-D 10¢ WRPM-003 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: NW die scratches from the top of the O of GOD. Reverse: Primary mintmark is further north than WRPM-004 and embedded into the leaf. Secondary mintmark not separated as much as WRPM-004. NW/SE die scratches at the mintmark area and the E of ONE. E/W die scratches in the field below the shank of the axe. Submitted By: William P. Waring III Cross References: None known
1939-D 10¢ WRPM-004 "Best Of" Variety Description: D/D South Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr. Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1939D-501, CONECA: RPM #1
1939-D 10¢ WRPM-005 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs east from the center right of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: The primary mint mark just touches the bottom of the leaf. A die gouge can be found below the left end of the horizontal crossbar of the first T in STATES. A die gouge (dot) can be found below the left side of the mint mark. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known Comments: WRPM-003 and WRPM-005 are very similar and can easily be confused. There are subtle differences in the position of the primary mint mark with WRPM-003 slightly further north than WRPM-005.
1939-D 10¢ WRPM-006 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: WSW/ENE die scratches run through the date. Reverse: Light N/S die scratches run throughout most of the reverse. Submitted By: Thomas McGowan Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1939-D 10¢ WRPM-007
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