That's impossible, Rick. This coin has only been around since 2005. Can we get a better close-up of the area? Which SQ is it? Chris
If you're referring to the mark to the right of LIBERTY, it's possible that it could be a dropped element, but I'd still need a better close-up. Chris
A dropped element occurs when grease and debris builds up in a letter, is compacted (almost as hard as steel) from multiple strikes and eventually drops out of the die onto the incoming planchet and then is impressed into the surface of that planchet. Sometimes, it remains in place and is considered a retained dropped element. Other times, it falls out and leaves a recessed outline of the letter. Chris
Sometimes called a dropped letter, but, can be any ressesed area of the Die, Makes it an element as ^Chris said^
D for Damage D for Dent D for Ding Not clear enough for me But I don't think dropped elements could be that small That's just my opinion. You could be correct @dwhiz
Oh, THAT letter. I didn't see that. And, yes, the JF has appeared on the bust of Washington since 1932.
A dropped element would be incuse on the coin. From the op's pics the anomaly appears to be in relief which would eliminate it from being a dropped D
