There is some machine damage on the motto. But it looks like a lamination that started peeling. Probably with LIBERTY flattened a bit, it would not peel in that area. Laminations flow in straight lines usually. I can see that happening on your coin.
i zoomed to 200x dont see any scratches, I think the coin has my light glare since I do have a light problem and every now and then ill get a good shot with no problems with might of happened here. its been to long to remember but I can re take pics if needed
Many time people will use rub on cleaners such as Brasso and it turns copper pink colored. But doesn't remove stuff inside of the devices. So grease will remain there and often what they used to clean the coin with also stay there. But the abrasion leaves find scratches on the tops of devices and you can see where they cleaned the coin. But the black stuff inside the devices looks like an old accumulation of grease that is harder to remove.
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