it's possible, i'll just shut up because my eye's are tired and brain is shutting down from lack of sleep. Either way the coin from what I can see is nice looking for being 136 years old. OP post your entire coin I'd like to see it.
Lamination/planchet defect. I don't see any indication of displaced metal that would normally be seen with a heavy scratch
I appreciate all the responses. Its been stored in a PVC holder for years, has some green blobs growing on it and what appears to be perhaps roller wheel damage as most of the stars are smushed. I shall call her scar-woman, you should see the other girl
