1930 D Penny 0

[alwayscurious]

Two questions regarding this coin. Is the L in Liberty further left than normal or is that just from wear? Also, is there anything notable about the D mint mark? It almost looks like a halo or shadow around it. I assume the gash above Liberty is PMD. Thanks again for your help!

[Fenntucky Mike]

The "L" (meaning LIBERTY as a whole) seems a little close to the rim but nothing that can't be explained by wear and/or die erosion causing the vertical segment of the "L" to look like it is closer to the rim. Even if it was a MAD (misaligned die), which it's not, the misalignment is not significant enough to warrant any kind of interest or premium. The MM looks normal to me and the "halo" is just some discoloration, probably caused by some kind of environmental damage. The gash is, yes, PMD. Almost looks like a hit that is caused some delamination or caused the surface to separate a little. No added value in any case. 

Edited June 19, 2022 by Fenntucky Mike
Clarification

[Oldhoopster]

Just a normal circulated cent

Here's a piece of info.  ALL the letters in IGWT/LIBERTY, fonts, and devices are the same for every coin in the 30s and later.

The mint uses working dies to strike coins.  Working dies are made from working hubs.  Working hubs are made from Master dies.  And Master dies are made from the Master hub, which didn't get updated for years/decades.  (Compare a 1968 cent to a 1969 cent to see a new Master Hub update).  LIBERTY is on the Master hub, so there is no part of the die making process where a different L could be used

 

[DWLange]

The odd look on the obverse of this cent is the result of a very worn obverse die. The peripheral elements were drawn toward the rim after many thousands of strikes. It's not a variety or mint error but simply poor quality control.