1935 nickel error? Or did someone mess with the coin.

[Calypso]

My bank found me a couple of old coin rolls, and found a lovely 1935, with a giant mess in the middle. Anyone know if this might be a die chip, or a person messing with a coin? Thanks!

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[Bill in Burl]

PMD. Something hard hit it, intentionally or just through use.

[coinguy]

There is no way that could have happened when the coin was struck so
it has to be damage, no matter how it happened.

[Calypso]

PMD. Something hard hit it, intentionally or just through use.

Definitely not a strike- other side is not affected. But I’m thinking maybe someone took a soldering iron to it?. No idea why someone would do this

[Bill in Burl]

could be solder, but looks like a gouge to me. You should be able to tell if it's solder, because it would be much "softer" than the nickel.