Is this PMD or ?

[MrBill]

Is this the result of post mint damage? Trying to learn the tell tale signs of PMD as opposed to Die Damage. Slash through U on reverse. Any tidbits, hints, etc welcome-thanks!

[MintErrors]

In my opinion, if the area insecting with the letter is raised, it could be a die crack, die gouge. Areas incused or sunk onto the die appear raised in the coin.

If the area is incused or sunk into the coin, it may have been debris on the die, which may have affected that area during the strike. This may have dented the area in question.

If you need to use more that 10x magnification to see the issue clearly, it may be considered minor.

[MrBill]

Thanks for the information Gary. I appreciate the quick reply.