What kind of PMD is this?

There is something in the field in front of the Indian's eye. What is it? These are the only photos I have - no photos of the reverse but it looks normal.
Thanks.

 

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This is a test, right?

 

Why would you even think that? Yeah, another very slow day on CT so I guess this is a test.

 

I'm failing this test (at least this time; I'll ace it the next time around once the reveal is given).
Steve

 

um, looks like a planchet flaw?

 

Casting bubble on a counterfeit?

 

It looks like a clash mark (from the C in Cent) and not PMD.

 

Not a clash mark
Retained Lamination and Die Chip in the same area...I think

 

A planchet flaw with a rev. casting bubble counterfeit clash mark, over lamination chip with a retained cud behind a mechanical doubling with a struck thru on the obverse?

 

Only kidding!

 

If you tell me I'll die a happy man!

 

I thought die chip at first too, but then thought? How could the metal flow out onto the field when it Was struck?

 

I think it's the sun setting in the west.
Steve

 

Another guess LOL, how about struck through retained lamination, then the lamination fell off? curious to know

 

Take a guess! This one is easy...see one, and you'll remember.

 

IT'S a COUNTERFET!

 

Only kidding...


Answer:

 

I swear this is shown/described in a book...

 

It should be as this is a fairly common occurrence on these coins; nevertheless, this is one of the best examples I've ever seen.

One day I may use this photo in a book - as soon as @SuperDave writes the one he has been talking about doing for a year.

 

Someone posted one like this years ago.