1943-P Penny missing 4

I have a 1943-P steel penny that is in excellent condition, but it is missing the four. Is this because of wear or is it a mint error? I've only seen 1943-S cent missing a 4. Thank you.

~gecko
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Sounds interesting. If you post a picture, we will be able to try & help identify the coin.

 

Since an error like this hasn't ever been verified, our first guesses will be either it was a greased filled die, or someone did it to the coin after it left the mint. This is more common than you think, but please post a photo and we can give you better feedback.

Chris

 

I found one of these a few months back and it was due to a grease filled die, as medoraman mentioned.

 

very common, especially on steel cents.

The cause?
Greased die.

 

Post a picture

 

I have no cam or scanner to post pics currently, gimme a couple days.