To me, it looks like something was dropped on it after the mint. I can see 1 0 through the lump but not the other (metal on top). Maybe someone with more experience will come along!.
I'll have to go with zinc rot, too. I have a couple of these kicking around, and one has the "bump" worn/torn away, and it's plain to see the rot below.
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