Is this common? Is it an error or variety? The coin is not in great shape, but it is what it is I guess.
If you are asking about the LIB then its a minor error. I'm sure you have already heard of a Greased Filled Die Error. Or as I like to refer to as Debris Filled Die. It is very common! Here is what occurs -
You should of stated that in your first post. Could be a simple Die Chip. Yes unusual but common at the same time.
I found it on Cuds-on-coins.com website. It is a LDB6-1953-001B and 001C. I new I had seen it somewhere but couldn't remember where. Thanks