1987-D Lincoln Cent Error Coin - Repunched Mint Mark / RPM FS-01-1987-D-501?

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FsdWarp10 Pillar of the Community United States 677 Posts	Posted 06/19/2025 6:44 pm I found this Lincoln Cent a few days ago and can't tell if it is a RPM (FS-01-1987D-501) or other. From what I understand this is the last year that mint marks were hand punched into the dies. The faint 2nd image appears to be thru to the zinc. It is in the perfect position for the above-mentioned error but the prominent D shows no impression. So I am not sure if it is an RPM or not. Thanks for any input any of you can provide. Report this Post to the Staff

-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8748 Posts	Posted 06/19/2025 6:47 pm That is split plating, no RPM. Cents went through 1989 for hand punched mm. ADDED Link https://www.error-ref.com/split-plating/ -makecents- Edited by -makecents- 06/19/2025 6:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74090 Posts	Posted 06/19/2025 7:14 pm To CCF! . Split Plating. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8748 Posts	Posted 06/19/2025 8:22 pm So, I was wondering why you might think you had the FS-501 and maybe you were comparing it to a coin that also had split plating and you maybe thought the split plating was what made it the variety. I did a side by side comparison of VV's example of the RPM with yours, both have split plating but have tried to show you what makes the variety different. The blue arrows are pointing at split plating, which is very common on copper plated zinc cents and the yellow arrows are pointing at the re-punching that created the RPM on FS-501, hope this helps. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
FsdWarp10 Pillar of the Community United States 677 Posts	Posted 06/19/2025 8:36 pm Thank you all for your information. After reading your opinions I agree. I was not overly optimistic about this being the mentioned error, and you have confirmed this. Thank you! I am learning more every day. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8748 Posts	Posted 06/19/2025 8:37 pm -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
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Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5772 Posts	Posted 06/20/2025 05:46 am Great comparison images and explanation Makescents. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95805 Posts	Posted 06/20/2025 08:43 am Very nice comparison @ makecents! (even made it clear for me too) 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: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95805 Posts	Posted 06/20/2025 08:44 am oh, and to CCF @ FsdWarp10 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: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 06/20/2025 09:55 am Quote: Great comparison images and explanation Makescents. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
uruman Pillar of the Community United States 5193 Posts	Posted 06/20/2025 10:23 am great job Makecents Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8748 Posts	Posted 06/20/2025 3:19 pm Thanks everyone! I remember very well what it was like when I started looking for varieties and figuring out exactly what they were. So much information.... -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
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1987-D Lincoln Cent Error Coin - RPM FS-01-1987-D-501?