1961 D penny is missing the L in Liberty anyone know of this coin error??

1961 D penny

 

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looks to be common grease filled die.... http://www.error-ref.com/struck-through-smooth-viscous-material-grease-oil/

 

Yep, common grease filled die error! Value? Sorry, only worth one cent, too much wear! Better luck next time!

 

There are only two ways that could have happened. One, they momentarily forgot how to spell LIBERTY in 1961, or two, what @ken454 and @fretboard said.

 

Yes
also, don't have to put a poll in - esp. one that tempts us to give meaningless answers

 

Well, based on the poll choices, that they forgot how to spell LIBERTY in 1961 should definitely have been a choice also. I would have voted for it.

 

Well educated guess, however you after you see the rest of the coin you may have a different opinion

 

A grease mark? Look carefully there is NO room for the L

 

If you understand the minting and die making processes, you'll understand that what you're claiming is not possible. It is likely caused by a debris filled die as other experienced collectors have mentioned. Also Notice that there is damage to the rim area which would account for the perceived lack of space.

Hope this helps

 

Part of the L is there. It didn't take on the coin because it was obliterated with hard grease on the die. If we can see the whole coin, the heads and the tails, we can tell you why there's no room for it. It's either an unsecured planchet or a smaller one. It happens. Honest.

 

Plenty of room. A classic sign of overused dies (no value added) it the letters spread towards the rim. Even touching it.

 

It is not an error of any kind.. just circulation damage. I have seen dozens of examples. Spend it!

 

Can we see the entire coin front and back?

Normally you'll want to do the first.