The words Roosevelt and Declaration are incuse (or sunken, the opposite of raised lettering). A knock on the coin has dented the raised metal between them, creating a groove that connects the two letters.
You had a good eye to spot that detail, but it's almost certainly post-mint damage. The latest quarters can be tricky with the incuse lettering.
You had a good eye to spot that detail, but it's almost certainly post-mint damage. The latest quarters can be tricky with the incuse lettering.





























