I think those are more serious (wnd more contemporary) gouges than staple marks, but they don't ruin the coin's eye appeal for me either. 
I'm seeing a slightly circulated coin with an indifferent strike, maybe an older die pair. Technical details certainly no worse than AU55 - virtually all the feather tip detail (as much as was struck) remains.
I'm seeing a slightly circulated coin with an indifferent strike, maybe an older die pair. Technical details certainly no worse than AU55 - virtually all the feather tip detail (as much as was struck) remains.





















