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1935-D 5¢ WRPM-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  D/D West

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A: Light die chip (dot) right of the curve of the 5 in the date.  Obverse Stage B: Die chip abraded away.  Reverse Stage A: Short die scratch SW from the right leg of the R in AMERICA to the upper inside curve of the S in PLURIBUS.  Reverse Stage B: Die break SW from the right leg of the R in AMERICA to the S in PLURIBUS them turning S by W and running along the left side of the S.  Die break SW from the left leg of the last A in AMERICA to the upper right of the M in UNUM.  Secondary mintmark fluted at the top.

Submitted By:  Stage A: Bill Affanato (Upgraded by Lloyd Hanson), Stage B: Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #8




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-002          “Best Of” Variety

Description: D/D/D/D Southwest, Southeast and Northeast

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouges NE from the upper right of the 9 in the date.  Reverse:  Die gouges SE from the lower right of the E in FIVE.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #2, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1935D-502 (018.5)




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-003          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  D/D/D Southwest and East

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-004

Description:  D/D West

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  D/D Southwest

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-006

Description:  D/D South

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-007

Description:  D/D South

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-008          “Best Of” Variety

Description: D/D North

Submitted By:  Jim & Mark Lafferty

Cross References:  None known




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-009

Description: D/D Southwest

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die scratch N/S on the left lower area of the nose.  Reverse:  Short die scratch south from the mouth.  Die scratch SE from the N of UNITED to the back of the buffalo.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #5




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-010

Description: D/D/D East and West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  NW/SE die scratch inside the upper opening of the 5 in the date.  Reverse:  Die scratches SE from the bottom of the R of PLURIBUS to the left side of the U in UNITED.  Short die scratch south from the lower center of the N in UNUM.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar (Upgraded by Lloyd Hanson)

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #7




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-011          “Best Of” Variety

Description: D/D East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.  Reverse:  E/W die scratches through the upper opening of the N of CENTS.  SE die scratch from the right side of the Bison’s beard.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #3




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-012

Description:  D/D West

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A: Weak N/S die scratches on the left side of the nose.  Obverse Stage B: Die chip between the E and R of LIBERTY.  Reverse Stage A: NE/SW die scratches connecting the ITE of UNITED.  ENE/WSW die scratch positioned below the dot that connects the D in UNITED to the first S in STATES.  Reverse Stage B: Die scratches are weaker.

Submitted By:  Stage A: David Mulberry, Stage B: Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #6




1935-D 5¢ WRPM-013

Description: D/D North

Die Markers: Obverse: MDS/LDS. None visible. Circulated specimen was examined. Reverse: LDS. Strong die flow lines at the bison's stomach. Circulated specimen was examined.

Submitted by: George W. Powell, Jr.

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #4






1935-S 5¢ WRPM-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S/S Northeast and West

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Curving N/S die gouge on the chin.  Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-002         “Best Of” Variety

Description: S/S East

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-003           “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Circular lathe marks between the rim and the headdress at 10:00 o’clock. NW/SE die scratch between the lower opening of the 3 in the date. Obverse Stage B: Stage A lathe lines weak but still present. Other Stage A markers abraded away. NW/SE die scratch in front of the bridge of the nose. Reverse Stage A: Short die scratch SW from the left center of the first S in STATES. NW/SE die scratch above center between the TA of STATES. Two short E/W die scratches inside the Bison’s tail below center. Die scratch SE from the upper center of the E in CENTS. Irregular die scratches at and below FIVE. Reverse Stage B: Die scratches inside the tail weak but still present. Other Stage A markers abraded away.

Submitted By:  Jim & Mark Lafferty (Stage A, Upgraded by Lloyd Hanson) and George W. Powell, Jr. (Stage B)

Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2

Stage A:


Stage B:







1935-S 5¢ WRPM-004           “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S Northeast

Die Markers:  Obverse:  NW/SE die scratch inside the upper area of the 3 and lower area of the 5 in the date.  Reverse:  Very short die scratch WNW from the top of the C in CENTS.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #3




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  S/S East

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #2



1935-S 5¢ WRPM-006

Description:  S/S North

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #4




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-007

Description:  S/S South

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #5




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-008

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Light N/S die scratch connecting the lower lip and chin.  Reverse:  Die chip (dot) centered inside the C of CENT.  Light die scratches E/W connecting the C and E of CENTS.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #7



1935-S 5¢ WRPM-009          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S Northeast

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #9




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-010

Description:  S/S South

Submitted By:  Jim & Mark Lafferty

Cross References:  None known




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-011

Description:  S/S/S South and Northeast

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Abrasion marks above and below the Indian’s chin.  Reverse:  Abrasion marks at the top of the Buffalo’s neck.

Submitted By:  Ron Pope

Cross References:  None known




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-012

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die crack across the face that runs east below the cheek.  Reverse:  E/W die crack across most of the lower area of the plain and chipped above the V of FIVE.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-013

Description:  S/S Northwest

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-014

Description:  S/S Northwest

Submitted By:  John Bordner

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #8




1935-S 5¢ WRPM-015

Description:  S/S South

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Wavy E/W die crack positioned about center on the back of the head.  Reverse:  Short die crack NE from right center of the mint mark.

Submitted By:  Wayne Carson

Cross References:  None known




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  D/D West

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1936D-501




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-002          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  D/D Northwest

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A: Strong secondary mintmark.  Obverse Stage B: Secondary mintmark only shows to the west.  Obverse Stage C: Heavily pitted obverse.  Reverse Stage A: Strong secondary mintmark.  Reverse Stage B: Secondary mintmark only shows to the west.  Reverse Stage C: Heavily polished reverse.  No significant die markers.

Submitted By:  Stage A & B: Lloyd Hanson, Stage C: Wayne Carson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #2, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1936D-502 (019.5)




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-003

Description:  D/D North

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #3




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-004

Description: D/D/D North & East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  NE/SW die scratches between the 36 of the date and the F of the designer’s initials.  Reverse:  E/W die scratches running through FIVE CENTS.  ESE/WNW die scratches at the bottom of the F and I of FIVE.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #4, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1936D-511 (019.8)

Comments:  See Treasure Hunting Buffalo Nickels page 114.  It is listed as a D/D/D Northeast and Northeast by CONECA.  The Cherrypickers Guide notes this to be an OMM variety identifying it as a D/D/D/S.  Clearly not all attributers agree on this one!




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  D/D Northeast

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #5




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-006

Description:  D/D/D East and South

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A: None noted.  Obverse Stage B: None noted.  Obverse Stage C: none noted.  Reverse Stage A: Strong secondary mintmark to the south.  Reverse Stage B: Shows a partial secondary mintmark to the south.  Reverse Stage C: Shows only a small portion of the south mintmark on the east side of the primary mintmark.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #6




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-007

Description: D/D East

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-008

Description:  D/D West

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-009

Description: D/D North

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-010

Description: D/D West

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-011

Description: D/D West

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known





1936-D 5¢ WRPM-012

Description: D/D East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.  Reverse:  Primary mint mark is lower than WRPM-007.  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-013

Description:  D/D South

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A: Die scratch NW at the back of the neck where it meets the collar.  Obverse Stage B: Die scratch is weaker.  Reverse Stage A: Die scratch NW by W from the left side of the F in FIVE about one-third down from the top.  E/W die scratches connecting the top of the C in CENT to the E.  E/W die scratches between both openings of the E in CENT.  Die chips on the Buffalo’s back below the U of UNUM.  Die scratches NW from the top of the mound left of the Bison’s front leg.  Reverse Stage B: Stage A scratches are weaker.  Die chips on the back are still present.  Weak secondary mintmark.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-014

Description: D/D Northwest

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.  Reverse:  Primary mintmark is further west than WRPM-003.  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-015

Description:  D/D/D Northeast & South

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  A die gouge runs ESE from the left underside of the center horizontal bar of the E in FIVE.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-D 5¢ WRPM-016

Description:  D/D East

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

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S South

Submitted By:  Sam Lukes (Upgraded by Billy G. Crawford)

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1936S-501 (020)




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-002          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S/S East and South

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A: Die gouge at the top of the Indian's head at 12:00 o’clock.  Die scratches between the rim and head at 11:30 o’clock (west of the die gouge).  Die scratch runs near the rim between 9:00 and 10:00 o’clock.  Obverse Stage B: Die gouge at the top of the head is very weak.  Other stage A markers abraded away.  Moderate die deterioration.  Reverse Stage A: NNE/SSW die scratch on the buffalo's lower abdomen west of the thigh of the rear outer leg.  NNW/SSE die scratch connecting the I of PLURIBUS to the upper left of the first U in UNUM.  Tail of a secondary mintmark shows to the south of the primary mintmark.  Reverse Stage B: Stage A die scratch in EPU still present. Other stage A markers abraded away. Moderate die deterioration. Tail of secondary mintmark to the south abraded away.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson (Stage B color photos from a coin submitted by George W. Powell, Jr.)

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #2

Stage A


Stage B






1936-S 5¢ WRPM-003          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  S/S/S/S East, East and South

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson & Wayne Carson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #8




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-004

Description:  S/S East

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #4




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-005

Description:  S/S Southwest

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #3




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-006

Description:  S/S/S North and Northeast

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.  Reverse:  Die gouge NW from the rim at about 4:30.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-007

Description:  S/S North

Die Markers:  Obverse:  N by E/S by W die scratch at the left upper side of the T in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  Heavy abrasion mound at LURI of PLURIBUS.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #6




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-008

Description: S/S/S North and Northeast

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Light E/W die scratches through the BER of LIBERTY.  Reverse:  Die scratch ENE from the upper left side of the V in FIVE.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-009

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.  Reverse:  NW/SE die scratch connecting the lower area of the V and E of FIVE.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-010

Description:  S/S North

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-011

Description:  S/S North

Die Markers:  Obverse:  E/W die scratch above and below the date.  Downward curving die scratch below the 36 of the date.  NW/SE die scratch through the ribbon east of the date.  Reverse:  Short die scratch connecting the VE of FIVE.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-012

Description:  S/S North

Die Markers:  Obverse:  E/W die scratches through the BE of LIBERTY.  Reverse:  Die chip on the left side of the first A in AMERICA below the dot.  Irregular E/W die scratches east of the eye and above the beard of the buffalo.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-013

Description:  S/S East

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.  Reverse:  Higher than WRPM-002.  None visible.  Circulated specimen was examined.

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #5




1936-S 5¢ WRPM-014

Description:  S/S West

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

Submitted By:  Lloyd Hanson

Cross References:  None known





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