The die was in VLDS (Very Late Die State). The deices in this die state start a heavy flow toward the rim. I see that on your coin. Here is a break down of the die states: Note how the outside edges of the devices are affected. The strongest on the VLDS coins.
UNUM might be a Struck Through Grease in that area, but with the die wear the die may have been over polished.
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