Is this a D/D RPM?

Intueor

Hi!,
This is not a “trick” question. Just upgraded my iPhone 7 to a 14. Naturally the first thing I tested was the camera. I use the standard Camera app to take most of my detail photos. While testing, I pulled out a random slabbed example to test focus, detail, glare, etc. The piece I chose was a 1951 D Franklin MS 65 FBL. While comparing shots of the reverse, I saw what appears to be a RPM “D”. CONECA does not list a RPM for a 1951 D but Wexler doubleddie.com/1228740.html lists two. The closest match would be, “1951-D 50¢ WRPM-001 - Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)”. However, this RPM does not match the Wexler WRPM-001 and does not share any of the markers. In addition, the position of this MM is slightly “east” of WRPM-001 MM. Thus, my question:
Do you think this is a D/D RPM?

gumby1234

Looks like it could be. Seems to have split serif.

JRocco

Yes it is

BuffaloIronTail

Looks to be a D/D to me. If it ain't one of the ones listed, maybe you should submit it to Wexler and get the discovery piece. Kudos.

Pete

Intueor

@BuffaloIronTail said:
Looks to be a D/D to me. If it ain't one of the ones listed, maybe you should submit it to Wexler and get the discovery piece. Kudos.

Pete

Thanks Pete, I too think it is a new variety. However, Mr. Wexler has a bulletin on his website that indicates "...Dr. Daniel Griffin, the RPM attributer for the Wexler RPM Files has asked me to announce that he will be moving to Iowa City, Iowa in the middle of July. For now, packages of RPMs and OMMs being sent for attribution should be temporarily held until he is settled. His new address in Iowa City will follow at a future date." Guess I will need to wait.

Jimnight

Yep

ricko

@Intueor... Sure looks like an RPM D... Good luck with the attribution. Would be great to have a discovery coin. Cheers, RickO

rmpsrpms

Looks like a D/D/D to me.

You took that pic with an iPhone 14?

oih82w8

@messydesk could attribute it for you for a minor fee...plus you get a neato sticker!

messydesk

I'm not so sure. The secondary mint mark looks a bit flat as if machine doubled. The upper serif might not be split, either. Playing with it in the light should provide more insight.