1916 wheat penny

I'm new at collecting coins, so I apologize in advance if I have any "dumb" questions. I'm curious about this 1916 penny. Error? Or can someone explain what happened?

 

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So far I see damage. Can you show the Obverse (front) also?

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I see rim damage, and
flattened rims, in the
rev. photo posted.

 

I'm sorry, the second picture didn't load. Here it is. And thank you, I appreciate the responses.

 

Same as my first reply.

Badly damaged.

 

Thank you for responding.

 

It appears to have been encased at one time.