Struck Through Scrap?

Greetings!

My first post to your discussion forum; I've been reading some of the threads and I'm quite impressed with the knowledge base and helpful spirit.

I've attached an image of a 1965-P Quarter which I found in circulation. There is a rather deep indentation which doesn't appear to be post mint damage, and is possibly from debris between the die and the planchet during striking?

The saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" probably refers to GOOD pictures (not like the ones I take), so I'll tack on a couple of more words...

The coin is has some light circulation wear on the high points, and the would possibly grade in the XF range.

Unlike a scratch, dent or gouge, the indentation has no metal displaced (pushed aside). The indentation itself is smooth and quite shiny, and also has well defined edges. There is no damage to the reeding where the indentation meets the rim. Although the indentation is pretty deep, the cladding is intact.

There are some very, very light scuffs from a coin counter, which look a lot worse in this picture. Otherwise, there are no other scratches or marks on the coin.

I'd appreciate your thoughts!

Thanks, and best regards,

Chris

 

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Slightly Better Pic

Thanks GD,

Another pic attached, found a cheap macro lens for my digital camera (shooting through magnifying glass).

Best,

Chris

 

What has me wondering is the line in the field just inside the rim. Looks like it is some kind of fold stamped into the surface of the coin around the edge. Where this line intersects the boo-boo, it appears to jog a little. 'Twould be interesting to see the edge of the coin to see if it has any anomalies. Almost looks like a large rim bur struck into the field, then it fell out??

 

You should take multiple pictures of it at different angles & attach them so we can see it better. Please.