This is what I meant to post when I did the Railroad token, sorry! The markings from Lincoln's nose down to the date, are these machine marks or just circulation damage? Thanks
If the damaged areas are sunken and the edges look like they are peeling, this would be a lamination.
Thank you all Captainkirk and Ziggy - The damage is indented. As for peeling, I am not sure. It seems pretty firm, but I don't know how easily it would peel. What do I look for? Should I try to 'lift' those edges or not? Sue