The die was fine. This is a planchet lamination problem which can detract from the value if anything. The U is worn from circulation handling. No Philadelphia cents have mint marks before 2017. Book value: about a buck for this early date.
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1920 wheat penny, broken die error in front of face. Missing the letter U in trust, no mint mark.
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