1941 washington quarter

Was checking out my newly aquired '41 quarter. Was trying to practice my grading skills on it and noticed this on the reverse.

The area I am talking about is the ART in QUARTER and a tiny bit of the olive brance directly above it. The reverse rim and reeding is completely intact and problem free. The U is strong. The left side of the T is weak.

Is this a grease-filled die?

 

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I sure think the die did have grease or other debris on it when striking that quarter.

 

Thanks. WOuld such a thing add a small premium on a coin like this??

 

Mike:
I agree with Zaneman, greased die.
Very small premium, I have seen greased dies that were very large and stronger (less letters).