I'm trying to understand the term RPM in the context of a coin. Could someone explain what it stands for and how it relates to coins or possibly cryptocurrency?
7 answers
EnchantedMoon
Fri Nov 22 2024
When the punch is moved during the process of tapping the mallet, an unusual phenomenon occurs in minting.
Arianna
Fri Nov 22 2024
They are known colloquially as “repunched Mint marks” or RPMs for short.
Raffaele
Fri Nov 22 2024
RPMs are highly sought-after by collectors due to their rarity and the unique insight they provide into the minting process.
JejuJoyful
Fri Nov 22 2024
Specifically, if the punch shifts position even slightly between each tap, the Mint mark on the coin becomes doubled.
SolitudeSeeker
Fri Nov 22 2024
In some instances, the movement may be so significant that the Mint mark is even tripled.