1977 LMC Die Break?

[B Smith]

1977 LMC Obv.jpg 1977 LMC Rev.jpg 1977 LMC Rev Close .jpg Good evening,
Please have a look at the"A" in states and let me know if this looks like a die break to you. Although there is quite a bit of damage in the area, I'm seeing what looks like raised spikes projecting southward from both legs. As always, your opinions mean a lot to me and I thank you in advance.

[MintErrors]

Looks sunk into the coin which would be post mint damage done outside the mint. Typically die breaks are raised on the coin and have a some what jagged appearance. The area to the southwest appears to be "V" shaped and more defined, but sunk into the coin. A few examples...

https://minterrors.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Retained-Cud-600x452.jpg

https://minterrors.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Severe-die-cracks-head.jpg

[B Smith]

I think you are right Gary. I rotated the coin around a bit and played with the lighting and could see a pronounced groove this time. I'll have to chalk this one up to wishful thinking on my part.
I appreciate it Gary, thanks and have a good night!