2017 Half sovereign error or damage?

[Heliopolis]

Hello, 

This coin was purchased directly from the RM in 2017 ,But was not checked upon arrival. ( Back then , I  still have no idea about grading and the possibility that a coin could arrive with damage ).

I checked it recently ,I noticed that there is many marks that maybe causes by a filled die? specially a detail is missing on the horse nose
But on the right side there is also many line marks too.
What do you think about the spots and lines are they errors or damage ?
If errors can it get error domination from major grading company ?

[Derv]

Looks like it's been rubbed or brushed past something. If that's a proof finish I'd imagine the marks would be reflected in the grading outcome. 

[Heliopolis]

2 minutes ago, Derv said:

Looks like it's been rubbed or brushed past something. If that's a proof finish I'd imagine the marks would be reflected in the grading outcome. 

it s a proof coin ,the coin was never opened or removed from its capsule

[Derv]

It seems like Royal Mint quality control , or lack thereof strikes again. A lovely coin regardless

[sovereignsteve]

22 minutes ago, Heliopolis said:

What do you think about the spots and lines are they errors or damage

they are errors in so far they are damage😉

23 minutes ago, Heliopolis said:

specially a detail is missing on the horse nose

can you elaborate?

[Heliopolis]

25 minutes ago, sovereignsteve said:

they are errors in so far they are damage😉

can you elaborate?

Check the pic below , the circled location details is missing ,a part of the horse bridle . See a normal 2017 proof sovereign for comparison you could easily see what I mean.

 

[sovereignsteve]

5 hours ago, Heliopolis said:

Check the pic below , the circled location details is missing ,a part of the horse bridle

Ah yes, I see what you mean.

Won't be a die engraving error, therefore will be caused during striking or simply a damaged die.

It's quite appalling that the mint sent out this coin.

[Heliopolis]

On 29/11/2020 at 00:35, sovereignsteve said:

Ah yes, I see what you mean.

Won't be a die engraving error, therefore will be caused during striking or simply a damaged die.

It's quite appalling that the mint sent out this coin.

 

Thanks for your help!😊