I was wondering if the indicated anomaly is a die crack? The lighting is coming from straight overhead and from 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock so the shadow is on the south side indicating a raised anomaly. Thanks! ~Rob
You talking about the numeral 5? Looks like a die deterioration issue. I see a Die Break.. Known as a Die Chip on the Mint Mark
Paddy, Yes, the raised area just south of the numeral 5 is what I noticed. Okay, and that is why the raised area seems to flow with the numeral... because it is part of the die process and the area of the die is worn? Which portion of the mint mark has the Die Chip? My novice eye doesn't see it. Thanks! ~Rob
Okay... Would have never known that. Thanks. So the coin is just a curiosity/interesting? A good find? I'm gonna keep it because it is my first such coin but just want to know. Again, thanks. ~Rob