Good mornin it's hard to tell from the pics it would help if you could crop out all back ground and select full image when you post it. Also always show both sides of the coins it does help. IMHO I believe what we're seeing is environmental damage. Dave
Human Post Mint Damage Someone painted it many years ago and it started to fade. Value 1 Cent Funny.. This is the 3rd one I have seen on Cointalk lately