I swear to you that there is a lot more detail in the feathers and crests than this scan brings up. As for the streaks, they are not scratches; I don't know what they are.
The A mint has good detail (crown), E is either worn or weak strike. The streaks appear environmental damage, like paint or other chemical splashed across. Sharp finds for a junk box, were previous owners of German descent perhaps? Love a good story!
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