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.
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.
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.
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)
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.