Just wanting to know what causes this? It almost looks like maybe another coin had sat on top of it with the same leaves markings. I put the obverse picture up too just in case anyone was wanting to see it. Thanks, Rachel
Don't know that anyone can say with certainty how some of these things happen. If you want a cool and interesting read, look up the 1952 proof Superbird quarter. Last I knew it was a complete mystery how that majestic eagle ended up with a big "S" on his chest. But they exists and are a way cool find... Who knows, you may have a similar oddity. Wish I could figure out how to blow up your photo. Unfortunately I am way better with coins than I am 21st century technology.
I agree that it's a circulation mark. Possible from a cut or gouge. At first glance, it looks like a leaf but the veins in the leaves point to a tip and this mark looks like the centerline points to a "V". Not 100% certain, but there are other gouges on the reverse, so this explanation seems the most plausible.
Actually, it does resemble the olive branch leaves. Hmmmmmm Probably just hits from circulation though
