Is this a scratch.

I ran a toothpick across it but still can't tell.

 

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Not enough pictures

Looks like a sharp edge cut underneath the clad.

 

Probably from your shovel when you dug it up.

 

Now, Now. Maybe just a few more?

 

You can see raised metal on both sides and a cut in the middle. It’s damaged.

 

Yes, a scratch.

 

Yes. As noted by others, this is damage. Note the field and rim have the issue. It’s usually an indicator of damage.

 

Yes and NOT from a shovel. I suspect that was posted as a joke.

 

Correct. Looks to have been buried.

 

This type of deep scratch can be deceptive. A raised line on the surface of a coin can be a die break, which is not a post mint defect. This type of raised mark is really a “trench.” The metal is raised on either side of the scratch. Think of it as a miniature ditch with the dirt piled on each side. You have the raised “dirt” (metal) with the scratch in the middle.

 

PMD. Scratch. I'm surprised you can't tell with a toothpick.

 

The upside down picture one says scratch to me

 

Which one? Oh Darn! I'm so confused right now.
(NOT)

 

Thanks for all your replies guys. I'm new at this and just learning but I appreciate all you guys help.