Is this PMD or a die break?

I'm so new to this, please understand and yes, today i ordered the 2022 red book. This damage is only on one side of the coin. Someone let me down cuz I'm really excited.

 

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Looks like damage to me. Looks like raised lines on the edge indicating a scratch.

 

Definitely Damaged some deep gouges and there quite clear still 10 cents.

 

Thanks all! Not as excited.

 

Helen, a die break will be raised because the die has a crack in it and the metal will fill in the crack. If the area in question is incuse (like a groove) it is PMD!!!

 

This looks like PMD. A die crack will leave a raised crack as it fills with metal in the minting process. A scratch does not.

 

You're getting there, Helen.

Every exciting discovery, every hesitant question, every letdown of an answer, just gets you closer to that First Great Find. You will remember that FGF for the rest of your Coin Collecting Life. We've all been there.

Keep searching, Keep posting your finds, Keep asking questions and Good Luck.

 

It is definitely damaged . You'll get there. I've learned from these amazing people on here also.

 

Your gut feeling was that it was damage and you were correct. As you see more of this type of damage, and some actual die breaks, you will be able to tell the difference almost instantly. Keep on looking and educating yourself.
Good luck. Oh, yeah, thanks for posting FULL IMAGE photos.

 

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