1964-P Kennedy half die gouge?

[toast]

First time, so here goes:

I've reached a time in my life where I can pursue some interests. One is learning something of the bag of coins I inherited some years back. I sold about a quarter of it a few years ago on eBay, not knowing what I was selling, but am attempting to learn a bit more now. I've worked through many of the dollars (VAMs) and am now on halves (starting with Kennedy).

I have found visual references to some of the Kennedys on several sites but have one for which I need help. It has a small raised area on the left of the ONE in the date. Is this a die gouge? If so, is it known or common? If it's not a gouge, could someone please point me in the right direction? Couple pics attached... sorry, used a scanner, not camera.

thanks. I will try to learn fast... great site!

[wavysteps]

It appears to be a die dent. Try this link for a comprehensive explanation.

http://error-ref.com/die-dent.html

BJ Neff

[toast]

Thanks for the direction. Found several references that were helpful. Is there a major distinction in the definitions between the terms "dent" and "gouge"? References were a bit ambugious. Is a gouge produced with a tool and a dent by other means? Are both fairly common? I'm curious, but probably being too esoteric... you can tell me if that's the case.
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