1943 P Nickel question

TwoSides2aCoin

I have a few rolls of "war nickels" as they are commonly referred to. I was searching for the 43P "overdate"or "doubled eye" variety when I came across this :


See the 4 ? Any knowledgeable numismatist or error expert out there who can explain this ?

solid

Looks like a die gouge or chip?

Ken

TwoSides2aCoin

Thanks Ken, you are likely correct and it is nothing I should buy champagne for , I guess .... Darnit, anyway.... I should have thought a little harder. That probably is the case. A gouge !

CaptHenway

Possibly a planchet lamination peeling up. Note the other laminations on the coin.
Tom D.