Definitely environmental damage. This one was on it's way to becoming a "Black Beauty" It is possible this one was buried with additional coins and possibly gave way to the tarnished surface. Lots of Patina there.
I will come back with a weight at some point point but I gotta believe that the majority are right. I was just impressed by finding it without looking for it #128515;
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