Looks like die abrasion that reduced the edge of the mint mark device. With a little metal removed from the die, a raised area starts to appear. But it is not like a RPM. They should be stronger and more raised as the die was indented with a punch. Note strength that should appear. Sometimes it is weaker, but wider in size. The stronger the RPM, the more interest is shown for that die.
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