Faceless Horse? Delaware Quarter error or not??

This is the Delaware State Quarter that has a faceless horse.. Is this an error or just a worn area? Any opinions or knowledge anyone can give me about this I would appreciate.

 

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I can't be sure from your photo, but it could have been the result of some grease compacted in the recess of that part of the die, thus preventing the details to be fully struck. On the other hand, it might also have been caused by circulation wear.

Chris

 

The letters kind of remind me of the 1964 penny I posted earlier. I was told mine was a dryer coin.

 

What Chris said.

 

Could be an interior die break. Sorta the detail bearing part of the horses head on the die chipped out but only to the outside border of the horses head on the die. The only reason that I am postulating this is the raised line-like portion that is there where the neck meets the head. I am only considering that as a possibility without having the coin to look at.

 

I think you're reaching on this one Bill.

 

does this view show anything better?

 

just struck through grease. worth about 40 cents.

 

Thanks everyone.. I am determined to learn all I can, I appreciate the info.