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Hello, I Found This 1953 D Penny That Is Missing The L In Liberty.

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I was going through my pennies when I found this one, I am curious if it's a common thing and what it might be worth if it's not common.
Thank you for your time.

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@1dr, first welcome to CCF. Second, the missing L, along with the odd groove around the edge on both sides indicates to me that your cent was previously encased. This counts as damage and doesn't add to the numismatic value.
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Thanks Spence, and because I'm very very very new to this I don't know what Previous Encased means, sorry.
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Yes, encased--intended to be placed in a (jewelry) bezel.
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Could have encased in one of the "Lucky Penny" souvenirs or a bezel, for a piece of jewelry.
Doesn't really matter which, it is now a damaged coin worth it's value in copper.
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to the CCF, 1DRW!
Below is an example of an Encased Cent. Your coin was removed from one of these.

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Thank you everyone, I appreciate the help.
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to the CCF.
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To CCF! A formerly Encased Cent. PMD.
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