1961 D/D 1MM-059 (Possible Inverted MM?)

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Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5463 Posts	Posted 04/13/2025 1:59 pm 1961 D/D 1MM-059 (Possible Inverted MM?) CC- https://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln...ie_state=mds VV- http://www.varietyvista.com/02b%20L...1DRPM059.htm I found 4 of these 1961 D/D 1MM-059 in a BU roll. The crossing die scratches under the first T of TRUST confirmed it for me fairly quickly. To me, something looks off for it to be a single, regular secondary MM. I haven't been able to figure out how to do a digital overlay, but I did an "analog" version using a clear plastic window from an envelope. (I finally found a positive use for one of the monthly bills.) Here's one of my images where I've highlighted the curves on the secondary MM. The bottom curve of the secondary MM looks like it matches the upper curve, rather than the lower left of a MM. Here's a CopperCoins image where I've placed my analog overlay. I know there is consensus among the attributors that this is a regular RPM. Aside from the curves not seeming to line up, the "top to bottom distance" of the secondary doesn't seem to match a normal RPM either. Anyways, I'm hoping someone here can do a regular overlay to convince me otherwise. Call me crazy and/or put me to pasture but this is what these tired eyes are seeing. Thanks in advance for any help. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Edited by Petespockets55 04/13/2025 9:48 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 68814 Posts	Posted 04/13/2025 2:11 pm very cool inverted RPM. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 47/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2001 Posts	Posted 04/13/2025 2:31 pm Agree, very cool finds! Report this Post to the Staff
Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7168 Posts	Posted 04/13/2025 4:13 pm I don't believe it is an inverted MM. the Two protrusion are from the secondary mint mark and is not inverted. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 57571 Posts	Posted 04/13/2025 5:01 pm Nice find! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 6676 Posts	Posted 04/13/2025 5:56 pm I always try to be in your corner, you are sharper than the average bear! Wondering whether it's even an RPM, much less an inverted RPM, as you suggest. No doubt yours is the same die as the listings but I am really not sure two of the best attributers have called this right and odd Wexler does not list it at all.... It's way too tight in my opinion, smaller that it should be, regardless of how you turn the D. Just my opinion. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5463 Posts	Posted 04/13/2025 9:46 pm Thanks for all the replies and keeping it honest. May not be able to prove it's inverted without a regular overlay. (And remember that there is already a "D over a Horizontal D" for this year.) Quote: I don't believe it is an inverted MM. the Two protrusion are from the secondary mint mark and is not inverted. The two protrusions are similar to a lot of RPM's from this period so I agree it is at least an RPM. But the distance between the two (as Makescents stated) seem too close together and I'm seeing a slight difference to the curve to be a regular RPM. Quote: I always try to be in your corner, you are sharper than the average bear! .... . Thanks, but you're giving me way too much credit. I'm more like a Boo Boo instead of a Yogi. (Wait a minute. Boo Boo was the smarter one, so maybe I am a Yogi!) Quote: ...It's way too tight in my opinion, smaller that it should be, regardless of how you turn the D... When you say "too tight", are you referring to the distance between the protrusions being too close together to match a regular secondary MM? I would imagine the attributors did an overlay but maybe not. BTW- I couldn't find many DoubledDie.com listings for 1961D RPM's. There are dozens at the other sites, so I figured they just weren't up on the site yet. Thanks again everyone. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 161253 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 10:40 am Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5201 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 6:15 pm I am really on the fence with this one. I can see where the protrusions are not die gouges. I think you may have a case here. Report this Post to the Staff
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