well found this one in a roll,,,,, LIBERTY looks all messrd up to me,,, maybe my eyes,lol,,, but just wondering,,, looks all up and down to me,,,, ?????
Looks more like a burn mark when someone turned off their cigarette when the Cent was laying in an ashtray
It doesn't look like PVC damage, and after 45 years in circulation, there is no telling what caused that discoloration. Chris
If you're saving one of every date and mintmark, it's a keeper until you find a nicer one (Which shouldn't be too long if you're a roll hunter). If you have some interest in coins, I highly recommend buying A Guidebook of United States COins (Redbook). It's filled with all kinds of info about US COins, inc mintages, brief grading descriptions, compositions, and historical info. I wouldn't rely on the absolute values in the pricing sections, but you can get a good idea if the coin you have is a better date, or common. As you continue with hobby, it will be the best $10-$12 you'll ever spend.
