1909 VDB Wheat Penny - Filled "B" Error?

Hi guys,

I have this 1909 VDB Wheat penny and see that the upper loop in the "B" in Liberty is smooth and filled over with metal. Would this be due to general wear or due to a small die chip that got worn down? If this is a die chip, is this rather uncommon for 1909 VDB cents?

 

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Looks like a die chip

 

And I couldn't say for sure... I'm not too big into lincoln cents

 

There’s still definition in the B in that area. It could also be some grease got stuck in there.

 

Looks like a die chip to me, but it isn't strong enough to affect the value.

 

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Die chip.

 

Die chip

 

It couldn't be due to grease because the center is formed by a metal post on the die.

I'm assuming that whenever a post breaks off, it doesn't necessarily have to break off at the very bottom. If that is the case, a small portion of the recess would be visible.

 

A partial break makes the most sense. What in the world could I have been thinking?

 

Who is Chip and why does everyone want him to die? LOL

 

Sorry, forgot to add...die chip above the "R" in liberty.

Poor Chip.