This 1970 D Nickle has some issues. The word LIBERTY seems to be overriding the rim and there is also excess material extending from the rim at the top. the 7 in 70 seems to have extra material on it.
Hard to tell for sure. What is the weight? If the coin is heavy it might have been struck through debris on the upper area of the rims. I can't tell if the top of the head is weak or not, but if there were excess metal there before the strike and later fallen off, that might be what you have. If the coin is normal weight, then it might be another issue?
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