First, it's not normal. No coin should look like that. Second I believe it's a legitimate mint error, not PMD. Now for the most important part. What is it and what caused it? I'm not an expert. I don't think it's a lamination. Looks more like some type of struck thru. Others will chime here.
Other then that, it's a nice looking coin and very interesting find! !
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