1972 Philadelphia Cent - Severe Raised Field Anomaly (Second Opinion Needed)

Hello everyone,
I am looking for a definitive second opinion on this 1972 Lincoln Cent (Philadelphia mint, no mint mark). A local contact briefly looked at it and suggested it might be post-mint damage from copper soldering/jewelry rework, but I want to get the community's take before setting it aside.
Here are the specific diagnostics I've observed under a magnifying glass:
• The Date: The "1972" date is perfectly crisp and sharp, showing the distinct pointed tail on the "2." It does not appear to match the standard Die #1 Doubled Die Obverse markers.
• The Anomaly: In the empty obverse field directly in front of Lincoln's profile, there is a massive, physically raised, tactile texture that feels like braille.
• Composition: The raised metal is an exact match to the copper composition and color of the penny itself.
• The Pattern: The anomaly is formed by an overlapping, repeating sequence of micro-strikes or fractures that creates a winding, snake-like or chain-link design across a large portion of the field. At the absolute top apex of this chain, it terminates in a tiny, highly distinct capital "P" shape.
I have attached macro photos taken with flat, low-angle side lighting to emphasize the shadows cast by the raised metal.
Does this appear to be an undocumented progressive die breakdown/shattered die error, a unique multi-strike design migration/die clash transfer from the reverse lettering, or simply highly deceptive post-mint damage?
Thank you all for your time and expertise! You might have to zoom in on some pictures.