mint error or post mint damage?

[ATpro5]

Was wondering if anyone could tell me if this is a mint error or post mint damage. This 1936 wheat cent has a area of missing lettering on the reverse but with no apparent damage to the obverse of the coin. So I'm thinking it couldn't be dented? There is also a small area on the obverses top right rim where it seems to be flat. Opinions? Thanks!

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[cudamark]

It could be some early abnormal wear which subsequently blended into the rest of the normal wear through the years. Hard to tell at this point considering the current condition.