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

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1DRW New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 03/09/2025 3:57 pm 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. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34465 Posts	Posted 03/09/2025 4:00 pm @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. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
1DRW New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 03/09/2025 4:11 pm Thanks Spence, and because I'm very very very new to this I don't know what Previous Encased means, sorry. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19304 Posts	Posted 03/09/2025 4:20 pm Yes, encased--intended to be placed in a (jewelry) bezel. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21697 Posts	Posted 03/09/2025 4:31 pm 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. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 26017 Posts	Posted 03/09/2025 4:34 pm to the CCF, 1DRW! Below is an example of an Encased Cent. Your coin was removed from one of these. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
1DRW New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 03/09/2025 4:42 pm Thank you everyone, I appreciate the help. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/09/2025 5:22 pm to the CCF. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 99941 Posts	Posted 03/09/2025 7:08 pm and to CCF. 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 190950 Posts	Posted 03/10/2025 08:53 am to the Community! 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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75806 Posts	Posted 03/14/2025 12:27 am To CCF! A formerly Encased Cent. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
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