Anyone have any idea what happened to the 2004 coin I have? Looks like a miniature waffle iron was used in the center of the coin. The reverse is not affected. Shown with 1994 coin for comparison.
Thanks, Idolenz. I thought it might be something connected with being a brass-nickel alloy. I haven't seen anything like it before though. Almost looks like a flag hoisted on the 1. Lamination breakoff seems most likely to me.