It's possible that there may have been a small die crack in the field between the two stars, but you can see clearly that something pushed metal from the tips of the dentils into the field. Once this occurs, the small crack (if any) would be irrelevant.......PMD Chris
I'm guessing that the OP paid $500 for a camera. Chris Kevin, it's better to take the photos from directly overhead rather than at an angle. Also, if you don't have a macro lens, check to see if your camera has a Super Macro setting for good close-ups. Chris
If it's determined the coin is pmd, I'll do the macro on the next 1. It can definitely zoom in. I figured that out at least so far
A straight on shot would be helpful. It looks like the denticles are pushed in towards the center of the coin. If they are it's PMD.
If your camera lens has threads for filter, consider a set of closeup filters, in addition to the macros setting your camera may offer. They are a relatively inexpensive set.
