What is going on with this commemorative quarter’s obverse? Mint error, or…?

Like most of you, I have a habit of always checking my pocket change. Whether it be for pre-64 silver, older types, mint errors, die clashes, key dates, oddities, etc., no change gets overlooked.

The other night while emptying my pockets, I stumbled upon this circulated VA commemorative quarter, minted in 2000. Notice the incuse line circling Washington’s head on the obverse.

It may be a very common anomaly, or nothing at all, but I can’t find any info on it and thought where better to ask than here! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Obverse:





Reverse:

 

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Counting machine damage. Circulation damage.

 

It might also be damage from a roll crimping machine.

Chris

 

Damage could occur like this on a coin roll crimper machine.

 

yes

 

What they said!